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H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in roles that require specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher. It is one of the most common work visas for long-term professional employment in the U.S.
New Adjustment of Status Policy Memo: Key Implications for Employment-Based Green Card Cases
USCIS has reaffirmed the discretionary nature of Adjustment of Status (AoS) adjudications, signaling heightened scrutiny for certain applicants, including F-1, O-1, TN, E-3, and B-1/B-2 visa holders. Learn how the new policy guidance may affect employment-based and family-based green card applications and key factors to consider when filing Form I-485.
Jia Law Group
May 271 min read
Visa Approved: Now What Employers Need to Pay Attention To
U.S. immigration enforcement is intensifying across I-9 audits, H-1B site visits, and USCIS reviews. Learn key compliance risks and how employers can prepare.
Jia Law Group
Apr 272 min read
End of Q1 Updates: Visa Bulletin, H-1B Registration & Key Compliance Alert
April 2026 Visa Bulletin advances across EB categories, FY2027 H-1B registration closes with expected wage-based selection, and litigation over the $100,000 H-1B fee continues—key updates and next steps for applicants.
Jia Law Group
Mar 233 min read
H-1B Visa FAQs: Your Comprehensive Guide to FY2027 H-1B Application
Complete FY2026 H-1B guide: salary-weighted lottery rules, $100K fee proposal, exemptions, E-Verify, multi-employer filings, OPT, J-1 waiver and more.
Matthew Kolodziej
Dec 9, 202513 min read
USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation
USCIS clarifies implementation of the new $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee, outlining who must pay, key exceptions, and how pending lawsuits may affect its enforcement.
Matthew Kolodziej
Oct 21, 20252 min read
Proposed Updates on H-1B, L-1 & B-1 (in lieu of H-1B): What You Need to Know
A new Grassley-Durbin bill proposes major H-1B and L-1 visa reforms, tightening wage rules, degree requirements, and third-party placements for employers.
Matthew Kolodziej
Oct 6, 20254 min read
$100K H-1B Fee, FY2027 Lottery & Project Firewall – What It Means for You
Discover the latest on President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B entry fee, the proposed FY2027 H-1B lottery rule, and Project Firewall compliance audits. Learn who is affected, what gray areas remain, and how employers and H-1B workers can prepare for these major immigration changes.
Matthew Kolodziej
Sep 29, 20253 min read
$100K H-1B Fee for Entry - What Employers and Employees Need to Know
A new 2025 Proclamation requires a $100,000 payment for H-1B visa petitions, raising legal challenges and uncertainty for employers and foreign workers.
Matthew Kolodziej
Sep 20, 20252 min read
Immigration Policy Shift: How the New H-1B Wage Based Lottery Could Reshape Hiring
A new wage-based H-1B lottery rule could prioritize higher-paying jobs over the current random system. Discover how this change may affect employers, immigration attorneys, and foreign workers, and what to do before the FY 2027 cap season.
Matthew Kolodziej
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Final Days to File H-1B Petitions – Key Reminders on Filing, Travel, and Cap-Gap
Employers must file FY2025 H-1B cap petitions by June 30, 2025. Review key compliance reminders, cap-gap work authorization details, and travel cautions to avoid delays or disruptions.
Matthew Kolodziej
Jun 25, 20252 min read
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