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ByRebecca Kroll
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Think H-1B sponsorship is too expensive or risky? We break down five common myths and explain why hiring H-1B workers is often simpler and more cost-effective than employers assume.
ByRebecca Kroll
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The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-weighted selection system, a $215 registration fee, and a potential $100,000 petition surcharge. Here’s what employers and applicants must know before March 2026 registration.
ByJeremy Richards
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Employers may not lower wages or require employees to reimburse H-1B visa costs, even if the employee agrees. This article explains the Department of Labor and USCIS rules, permissible expenses, and employer best practices.
ByJeremy Richards
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Understanding the H1B visa, associated fees, and who is responsible for them can be confusing. One such fee, the $500 fraud prevention and detection fee, often raises questions about who can pay it and the implications of such payment on the H-1B beneficiary’s wage. We discuss who can pay this fee here.
ByJeremy Richards
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Employers must file an H-1B amendment when there’s a change in the employee’s work location or other material changes. However, certain short-term placements or moves within the same area may not require one. Learn the key guidelines and compliance rules for H-1B petitions.