Effective January 18, 2011, USCIS identified 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs. The H-2A program allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in agricultural jobs. The H-2B...

Below is a suggested timeline for employers interested in bringing on new employees under the H-1B Specialty Occupation Program.  The filing period for H-1B petitions with a start date of October 1, 2011 begins on April 1,...

The transition from student life to work life can be daunting, especially if you are an international student. Foreign nationals graduating from American universities need to understand the complexities of United States...

Many foreign nationals are required by their U.S. employers to hire and pay for their own H-1B immigration lawyers.  This guide is meant to help employees understand the process of seeking an H-1B lawyer and also explain the...

On December 17, 2010, USCIS announced that approximately 53,900 cap-subject H-1B petitions had been filed for fiscal year 2011. This means that there are fewer than 11,100 cap-subject H-1B visas remaining for fiscal year 2011.