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What’s Going on in the Tech World?
As tech layoffs continue rising, many H-1B visa holders remain in limbo. Some are concerned that they’ll be the next to face the dreaded pink slip, while others are actively trying to look for a new employer to sponsor their visa. This problem extends to those seeking green cards, as labor certification approvals were recently paused. These delays in processing mean your H-1B visa deadline could expire before your green card application is entered into the system. What can you do while you wait? This article gives you some ideas to make this time in limbo more productive.
How Employers Hiring H-1B Employees Can Adjust to Processing Delays
If you’re an employer who routinely hires foreign workers, you know it’s a time-consuming process. The opportunity to fill essential vacancies with skilled employees is valuable. Yet, the delays in processing mean you aren’t always meeting your deadlines. This is especially true now due to current events that are delaying approvals more than usual. You can help your business and team adjust to the delays while USCIS attempts to clear its backlog.
New Research Shows Foreign Workers are Essential to the US Economy
The H-1B visa program has long been a controversial topic in American politics, with many arguing that it takes away jobs from American workers. New research has shed light on the true impact of H-1B visas on the US workforce and economy. From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, H-1B visa holders are making significant contributions to the success of American businesses. This article will explore the power of H-1B visas and why they are crucial to the US economy.
Tips to Increase Your H-1B Approval
If you’re looking at obtaining an H-1B visa, you know that it’s a highly competitive goal. With more people applying than there are visas allocated, and a random lottery process on top of that, you need to ensure you follow all the steps to boost your odds of approval. Here are some of the top tips that will give you the best chance at one of these coveted H-1B visas.
Latest Updates on the Green Card Backlog
In mid-2022, foreign workers in the tech industry were hit with an unpleasant surprise. Many who had planned for their employers to sponsor a green card transfer were put on hold as mega-corporations like Google halted the process. The massive layoffs across the IT sector meant thousands of skilled American workers were actively searching for jobs, a fact that negated that part of a sponsor’s required attestation. But this green card hold created a backlog of processing with a ripple effect: the US could no longer compete with other countries for some of the top global talents. Something had to be done, and the government and IT industries were working behind the scene to fix this issue. What are the results? Here, we have the latest “Google” green card backlog updates.
Upcoming H-1B Cap Registration Dates and Essential Info
Early in every year, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announce the registration period for the upcoming fiscal year H-1B cap. The fiscal year 2024’s was officially shared with the public on January 27, 2023. This means employers and H-1B foreign workers are scrambling to prepare their documents to be ready for noon, March 1, Eastern Standard Time (EST). Here’s what you should know about these deadlines.
How to Make Extra Money While You're on an H-1B Visa
When you sign your H-1B visa, you accept the terms provided by USCIS. Those terms stipulate that you’re only allowed to work for the employer listed on the I-129 form — the business that sponsored your visa. But when the salary they pay you isn’t enough for you to reach your financial goals, can you supplement that income in other ways? This guide explains how to stay within the terms of your contract and still make some side cash.
2023's Stamping Process Changes for H-1B Holders
Getting the notice from USCIS that your H-1B visa petition was approved is exciting! All that hard work and stress has paid off, and you’re almost on your way to your new career in the United States. But there’s one more important hurdle to get through before you’re officially a US nonimmigrant working and living in the country: the visa stamping process. What does this process involve, and how have the changes in 2023 affected it? Read on to find out!
Can You Become a US Citizen With an H-1B Visa?
Thousands of people worldwide begin becoming United States citizens every year. There are two paths to this goal. One may become a citizen by being born in the US or through naturalization. The first is obvious, but the second method requires careful planning and knowledge of immigration law. When you know what you’re doing and meet the qualifications, you can use an H-1B visa to start your journey to American citizenship.
How to Stay in Compliance as an H-1B Dependent Employer
Thousands of US companies employ H-1B visa holders every year. It’s a system designed to ensure the success of the country’s economy. But when your business is deemed “H-1B dependent,” you must follow particular immigration rules and regulations that are much stricter than the average H-1B employer. If USCIS or your lawyer has labeled you in this category (or close to it), keep these requirements in mind as you go through your daily routines.
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