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ByJeremy Richards
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Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. State Department will expand online presence screening to all H-1B visa applicants and H-4 dependents. Applicants must set social media profiles to public to support enhanced vetting during consular processing.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many Canadians are told they can’t change from visitor status to a TN or H-1B while in the U.S. due to “intent” issues — but that’s a myth. This article explains why changing from one nonimmigrant status to another is lawful, what intent really means, and how Canadians can make the transition properly.
ByJeremy Richards
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Learn how Canadian professionals and U.S. employers can legally avoid the new $100,000 H-1B visa payment through TN status, in-country filings, and strategic planning.
ByJeremy Richards
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USCIS has clarified that Trump’s new $100K H-1B visa fee only applies to consular filings, not to Change of Status petitions filed inside the U.S. Learn how this distinction affects Canadian professionals and their employers, and how to avoid triggering the fee.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you work in the U.S. on an H-1B visa but live in Canada or Mexico, you may not have to count every day toward your visa time. Here’s what the law says.
ByRebecca Kroll
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USCIS has reached the FY 2026 H-1B cap. Here’s what it means for employers and H-1B workers moving forward.
ByJeremy Richards
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Many professionals assume the TN and H-1B visas are interchangeable, but they’re not. This post breaks down the key differences, eligibility requirements, and why employers and individuals need to treat them as separate paths in U.S. immigration.
ByJeremy Richards
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This blog outlines U.S. immigration options for foreign entrepreneurs, covering both temporary visas and permanent green card pathways to start or grow a business.
ByJeremy Richards
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Entrepreneurs who own more than 50% of a U.S. company may qualify to have their business sponsor them for an H-1B visa, if strict conditions are met.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you’re waiting for your H-1B visa approval, you may wonder if you can begin working at your new job. This guide explains when you’re legally allowed to start working and what happens during an H-1B transfer or initial petition.