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H1B Visas for Specialty Occupations enable skilled professionals to work in the United States in fields requiring specialized knowledge, such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. This visa is ideal for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. H1B visa holders can stay for up to three years, with the possibility of extension, and may bring their spouses and dependent children. Discover more about eligibility criteria, employer sponsorship, and the application process by speaking with an immigration lawyer.
ByRebecca Kroll
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The FY 2026 H-1B cap season is here with a higher $215 registration fee and a new wage-based selection system. Learn the step-by-step lottery process, key changes, and how U.S. employers can prepare to sponsor skilled foreign workers successfully.
ByRebecca Kroll
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In FY 2026, multiple employers can still register you for the H-1B lottery but new USCIS safeguards ensure fairness. Learn how beneficiary-based selection works and what risks to avoid.
ByRebecca Kroll
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With demand far exceeding supply, the H-1B lottery has become intensely competitive. Learn which lawful strategies employers can use to improve their odds, without risking compliance issues.
ByRebecca Kroll
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Canadian professionals and U.S. employers take note: a new $100,000 H‑1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, but it only applies in specific consular processing cases. Learn who it impacts, when it doesn’t, and how to avoid it.
ByRebecca Kroll
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USCIS has introduced a wage-based selection system for the H-1B lottery, giving higher salaries more chances at selection. Here’s what that means for applicants.
ByRebecca Kroll
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USCIS has announced key dates for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period, along with major changes to how selections will be made. Learn what employers need to know about registration timelines, fees, and the new weighted selection process.
ByRebecca Kroll
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If you’re pursuing employment in the United States under a TN visa, it helps to clearly explain to your employer how this process differs from H‑1B sponsorship — especially regarding obligations, timing, and intent requirements.
ByJeremy Richards
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Canadian and Mexican professionals on H-1B visas may be eligible to switch to TN status. Learn when it makes sense—and when it doesn’t.
ByJeremy Richards
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DHS has announced a major overhaul to the H-1B visa selection process, replacing the random lottery with a weighted system that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid workers. Here’s what Canadian professionals and U.S. employers need to know ahead of the FY 2027 H-1B season.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many professionals on H-1B and TN visas underestimate how quickly green card delays can affect their status. This article explains why early employment-based green card planning is critical for both H-1B and Canadian TN professionals navigating today’s backlogs.