The document summarizes the agenda for the INSZOOM IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE 2019 being held on November 5-6, 2019 in Bengaluru, India. The conference will address changing trends in specialty occupations and H-1B visa issues like portability and extensions beyond the 6-year limit. It provides guidance on documenting H-1B petitions, including evaluating educational requirements and proving specialty occupation, degree relevance, level 1 wages, and the employer-employee relationship. Specific issues related to business, IT and computer occupations will also be covered, as well as avoiding and addressing Requests for Evidence from USCIS.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2019 | Gazing at the H-1B Powerball?INSZoom
The document provides information about the upcoming INSZOOM IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE 2019 happening in November in Bengaluru, India. It outlines the potential pre-registration process for the FY2021 H-1B cap, including a $10 non-refundable registration fee. It also summarizes some of the key session topics to be covered at the conference, including H-1B adjudication issues, changes in H-1B policy enforcement, and strategies for avoiding H-1B requests for evidence.
This document provides an overview of the H-1B visa category for professional work visas. It discusses the requirements to petition for an H-1B visa including that the position must be specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree, the worker must meet the minimum education requirements, and the employer must meet petitioner requirements. It also covers the H-1B cap and registration process, labor condition application requirements, documents needed for an H-1B petition, and validity periods for H-1B status.
The document discusses key aspects of obtaining an H-1B visa, including:
- The annual cap on H-1B visas is 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. The cap is frequently met within the first week applications can be submitted.
- Employers must prove they have a valid employer-employee relationship with control over the H-1B applicant. The job must also qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree minimum.
- The application fees vary based on the size and type of employer, ranging from $825 to $5,550. Employers must also pay required wages, including for non-productive time, and
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – The global landscape of immigration com...INSZoom
The document summarizes key topics from a global immigration conference, including current enforcement trends, global immigration program management, and initiatives companies should take to improve compliance. It notes increased regulatory changes, focus on protecting local workforces, and collaboration among authorities. Companies are advised to implement comprehensive mobility frameworks, understand requirements and risks, monitor processes regularly through audits and dashboards, improve employee experience while ensuring compliance, and educate managers on immigration law changes rather than taking a policing approach.
The document provides an overview of the H-1B visa program and discusses potential changes and reforms being considered by the Trump administration. It outlines regulations that DHS and DOL secretaries plan to review regarding nonimmigrant work visa programs. It also summarizes current H-1B legislation in the Senate and House, including bills that would reform the H-1B allocation process, increase wage requirements, and strengthen oversight of H-1B employers. Additionally, it discusses the H-1B application process and requirements an employer and foreign worker must meet to qualify for an H-1B visa.
What Employers Must know about Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) KPADealerWebinars
- The document discusses requirements for employers under immigration laws, including properly completing Form I-9 to verify work authorization and avoid penalties.
- It outlines Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) increased focus on auditing I-9 forms and criminally prosecuting employers that knowingly hire undocumented immigrants.
- The presentation provides guidance on complying with regulations, such as accepting original documents, avoiding discrimination, using E-Verify, and responding to potential violations.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2019 | Gazing at the H-1B Powerball?INSZoom
The document provides information about the upcoming INSZOOM IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE 2019 happening in November in Bengaluru, India. It outlines the potential pre-registration process for the FY2021 H-1B cap, including a $10 non-refundable registration fee. It also summarizes some of the key session topics to be covered at the conference, including H-1B adjudication issues, changes in H-1B policy enforcement, and strategies for avoiding H-1B requests for evidence.
This document provides an overview of the H-1B visa category for professional work visas. It discusses the requirements to petition for an H-1B visa including that the position must be specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree, the worker must meet the minimum education requirements, and the employer must meet petitioner requirements. It also covers the H-1B cap and registration process, labor condition application requirements, documents needed for an H-1B petition, and validity periods for H-1B status.
The document discusses key aspects of obtaining an H-1B visa, including:
- The annual cap on H-1B visas is 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from U.S. universities. The cap is frequently met within the first week applications can be submitted.
- Employers must prove they have a valid employer-employee relationship with control over the H-1B applicant. The job must also qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree minimum.
- The application fees vary based on the size and type of employer, ranging from $825 to $5,550. Employers must also pay required wages, including for non-productive time, and
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – The global landscape of immigration com...INSZoom
The document summarizes key topics from a global immigration conference, including current enforcement trends, global immigration program management, and initiatives companies should take to improve compliance. It notes increased regulatory changes, focus on protecting local workforces, and collaboration among authorities. Companies are advised to implement comprehensive mobility frameworks, understand requirements and risks, monitor processes regularly through audits and dashboards, improve employee experience while ensuring compliance, and educate managers on immigration law changes rather than taking a policing approach.
The document provides an overview of the H-1B visa program and discusses potential changes and reforms being considered by the Trump administration. It outlines regulations that DHS and DOL secretaries plan to review regarding nonimmigrant work visa programs. It also summarizes current H-1B legislation in the Senate and House, including bills that would reform the H-1B allocation process, increase wage requirements, and strengthen oversight of H-1B employers. Additionally, it discusses the H-1B application process and requirements an employer and foreign worker must meet to qualify for an H-1B visa.
What Employers Must know about Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) KPADealerWebinars
- The document discusses requirements for employers under immigration laws, including properly completing Form I-9 to verify work authorization and avoid penalties.
- It outlines Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) increased focus on auditing I-9 forms and criminally prosecuting employers that knowingly hire undocumented immigrants.
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Foreign Students: How to Obtain Work Visas and Green-Cards In the U.S.Susan Bond
A guidance on how foreign national students already in the U.S. can obtain work permits, extension of work visas, and finally adjust their status to lawful permanent residents
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – Stay out of trouble: 7 key steps an emp...INSZoom
Is “Buy American, Hire American!” a worrisome slogan? The executive order requires agencies to scrupulously monitor, enforce and comply with Buy American laws. As an employer, what steps are required that covers you on the compliance front? This session gives you 7 key steps!
The document outlines David Nachman's top ten reasons why willing prospective employers should sponsor H-1B visas for willing candidates. Some of the key reasons include: allowing more time to obtain an H-1B visa if not approved initially; not displacing US workers as prevailing wages must be paid; being relatively routine to prepare; allowing part-time or concurrent H-1B visas; and contributing to US competitiveness by bringing in skilled global talent.
New Immigration Rules Every Employer Needs to Know for 2017 and BeyondBadmus & Associates
" Don't get caught unaware - find out the immigration rule changes that could impact your visa employees and your business!
What you will learn on the Webinar
✔Under what conditions you can promote or relocate your employees during the green card process, without incurring additional costs for a new green card application
✔When and how your employees can change jobs during the green card process and your obligations if that happens
✔How more employers can avoid the H-1B visa numerical limitations (“cap”), qualify for cap-exemption, and hire more H-1B workers at any time of the year
✔The new H-1B visa rules affecting extensions, changing employers, terminating employment, licensing, protection for whistleblowers, and more
✔What employers need to do to qualify under the new STEM OPT rule for extending work authorization of your F-1 student visa interns and employees
✔Which employees qualify for the new employment authorization document (EAD) automatic extension rules and how to properly re-verify their employment eligibility on the I-9 form, and more!
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – The moving target: LCA and PERM issues ...INSZoom
The document summarizes issues related to Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and PERM labor certifications for employers with mobile workforces. It discusses LCA requirements for H-1B visa petitions, including wage rates, posting obligations, and exceptions. It also covers when an amended H-1B petition is needed due to a new LCA, such as with employee relocation. Short-term employee placements of up to 30 or 60 days without a new LCA are described. The document concludes with an overview of the PERM labor certification process and how it relates to changes in an employee's area of intended employment.
Based on the current predictions, the U.S. economy will rebound after 2015's growth rate of 2.1%. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs as projected, it is highly likely that we will once again, as we did in 2015, witness the H-1B lottery (technically referred to as “Random Selection Process”) during April 2016. To better prepare for the H-1B cap, this article endeavors to summarize a few practice pointers which every prospective H-1B employer and employee should know.
The document discusses the upcoming H-1B visa filing season, which begins on April 1st, 2019. It notes that USCIS receives over 190,000 H-1B petitions each year but only 85,000 visas are available through a lottery system. Employers are urged to begin the application process immediately to file petitions as early as possible to improve their chances of being selected in the lottery. The document provides background on H-1B visa qualifications and announces upcoming potential changes to the filing process and lottery timing.
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A surprise at your doorstep or an unannounced arrival of an investigator from a federal agency can arouse anxiety in the business environment. How do you handle an effective management of the investigation, no matter which agency comes calling? This session tells you how!
This document discusses options for hiring a foreign employee who requires a work visa when no H-1B visas are available. It summarizes various nonimmigrant visa categories like F-1 student options, J-1 exchange visitor, H-1B portability, O-1 extraordinary ability, TN for Canadians/Mexicans, E-3 for Australians, and immigrant visas. It cautions that a foreign national cannot volunteer for a position that is normally a paid employee role due to immigration and labor laws. The document provides an overview of available visa options when H-1B visas have been exhausted and cannot be obtained immediately.
October 1st marks the beginning of the “onboarding” of new H-1B employees at many companies throughout the United States. Winning the lottery and having H-1B Petitions approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) were just two initial steps involved in the hiring and retaining process of talented foreign nationals in the United States. Carefully onboarding the H-1B employee is as crucial as selecting, hiring and bringing them into the United States (or assisting in changing their nonimmigrant status in the United States). This article briefly addresses few very basic but very important topics that HR Managers, HR Professionals and Business Owners should be aware of, and religiously comply with, in order to avoid potential pitfalls pertaining to the onboarding of new H-1B employees.
This document provides an overview of immigration compliance requirements for employers. It discusses the I-9 form process for verifying work authorization, including requirements to properly complete, retain, and update the form. It outlines administrative penalties for noncompliance, such as fines. It also discusses potential criminal charges if more serious violations occur, such as knowingly employing unauthorized workers. The document advises on immigration compliance best practices and stresses the importance of legal counsel if criminal investigations arise.
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The temporary foreign worker program in Canada went through some changes. What does this mean for temporary workers in Canada? The new changes make obtaining a permanent residency easy or difficult? Find out everything in this session!
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We consider H1B's who want to transfer.
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This document provides an overview of several youth employment programs run by the Department of Labor and Employment in the Philippines, including the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), Government Internship Program (GIP), and JobStart Philippines. It discusses the legal basis, objectives, eligibility requirements, terms of employment, stipends, and insurance coverage for each program. Key facts highlighted include that 5 out of 10 unemployed Filipinos are youth aged 15-24, and it often takes college graduates 1-2 years and high school graduates 3-4 years to find permanent employment.
The document summarizes the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) which helps poor students and out-of-school youth pursue their education through summer or Christmas employment. It outlines the program participants as students aged 15-25 from low-income families and out-of-school youth, and employers with 10+ employees. Students are employed for 20-52 days during summer or 10-15 days over Christmas at 60% wage paid by employers and 40% by DOLE education vouchers for tuition.
This webinar from Badmus Law Firm discusses common mistakes employers can make with H-1B visas and how to avoid them. The webinar covers enhanced government enforcement of H-1B compliance, potential penalties for violations, and requirements regarding labor condition applications (LCAs) such as paying the proper wage, avoiding prohibited deductions, and maintaining required documentation. It also provides guidance on conducting internal audits and responding to government investigations of H-1B programs.
The document provides information about post-graduation employment options for international students in the United States. It discusses Optional Practical Training (OPT) as the ideal bridge between studies and employment. It warns against skipping OPT and moving directly to H-1B sponsorship, advising that OPT allows students to gain experience and try multiple jobs without paperwork for employers. The document also summarizes the H-1B visa process, including employer obligations, fees, quotas that limit the number of H-1B visas each year, and alternatives to H-1B like the TN, E-3, and J-1 visas.
Immigration attorney Ann Badmus discusses the basic H-1B visa requirements, how to register for the H-1B cap lottery, and more.
This information is provided as an educational service and is not legal advice. Consult with an attorney for your specific circumstances. For a comprehensive evaluation of your immigration situation and options, you are invited to contact us:
Badmus & Associates
https://badmuslaw.com
immigration@badmuslaw.com
214-494-8033
Principal office in Dallas, Texas
Immigration services offered nationwide.
#badmuslaw #immigrationlawyerusa #uscis #immigrationlaw #usvisa
Foreign Students: How to Obtain Work Visas and Green-Cards In the U.S.Susan Bond
A guidance on how foreign national students already in the U.S. can obtain work permits, extension of work visas, and finally adjust their status to lawful permanent residents
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – Stay out of trouble: 7 key steps an emp...INSZoom
Is “Buy American, Hire American!” a worrisome slogan? The executive order requires agencies to scrupulously monitor, enforce and comply with Buy American laws. As an employer, what steps are required that covers you on the compliance front? This session gives you 7 key steps!
The document outlines David Nachman's top ten reasons why willing prospective employers should sponsor H-1B visas for willing candidates. Some of the key reasons include: allowing more time to obtain an H-1B visa if not approved initially; not displacing US workers as prevailing wages must be paid; being relatively routine to prepare; allowing part-time or concurrent H-1B visas; and contributing to US competitiveness by bringing in skilled global talent.
New Immigration Rules Every Employer Needs to Know for 2017 and BeyondBadmus & Associates
" Don't get caught unaware - find out the immigration rule changes that could impact your visa employees and your business!
What you will learn on the Webinar
✔Under what conditions you can promote or relocate your employees during the green card process, without incurring additional costs for a new green card application
✔When and how your employees can change jobs during the green card process and your obligations if that happens
✔How more employers can avoid the H-1B visa numerical limitations (“cap”), qualify for cap-exemption, and hire more H-1B workers at any time of the year
✔The new H-1B visa rules affecting extensions, changing employers, terminating employment, licensing, protection for whistleblowers, and more
✔What employers need to do to qualify under the new STEM OPT rule for extending work authorization of your F-1 student visa interns and employees
✔Which employees qualify for the new employment authorization document (EAD) automatic extension rules and how to properly re-verify their employment eligibility on the I-9 form, and more!
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – The moving target: LCA and PERM issues ...INSZoom
The document summarizes issues related to Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and PERM labor certifications for employers with mobile workforces. It discusses LCA requirements for H-1B visa petitions, including wage rates, posting obligations, and exceptions. It also covers when an amended H-1B petition is needed due to a new LCA, such as with employee relocation. Short-term employee placements of up to 30 or 60 days without a new LCA are described. The document concludes with an overview of the PERM labor certification process and how it relates to changes in an employee's area of intended employment.
Based on the current predictions, the U.S. economy will rebound after 2015's growth rate of 2.1%. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs as projected, it is highly likely that we will once again, as we did in 2015, witness the H-1B lottery (technically referred to as “Random Selection Process”) during April 2016. To better prepare for the H-1B cap, this article endeavors to summarize a few practice pointers which every prospective H-1B employer and employee should know.
The document discusses the upcoming H-1B visa filing season, which begins on April 1st, 2019. It notes that USCIS receives over 190,000 H-1B petitions each year but only 85,000 visas are available through a lottery system. Employers are urged to begin the application process immediately to file petitions as early as possible to improve their chances of being selected in the lottery. The document provides background on H-1B visa qualifications and announces upcoming potential changes to the filing process and lottery timing.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – What to expect when you’re not expectin...INSZoom
A surprise at your doorstep or an unannounced arrival of an investigator from a federal agency can arouse anxiety in the business environment. How do you handle an effective management of the investigation, no matter which agency comes calling? This session tells you how!
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October 1st marks the beginning of the “onboarding” of new H-1B employees at many companies throughout the United States. Winning the lottery and having H-1B Petitions approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) were just two initial steps involved in the hiring and retaining process of talented foreign nationals in the United States. Carefully onboarding the H-1B employee is as crucial as selecting, hiring and bringing them into the United States (or assisting in changing their nonimmigrant status in the United States). This article briefly addresses few very basic but very important topics that HR Managers, HR Professionals and Business Owners should be aware of, and religiously comply with, in order to avoid potential pitfalls pertaining to the onboarding of new H-1B employees.
This document provides an overview of immigration compliance requirements for employers. It discusses the I-9 form process for verifying work authorization, including requirements to properly complete, retain, and update the form. It outlines administrative penalties for noncompliance, such as fines. It also discusses potential criminal charges if more serious violations occur, such as knowingly employing unauthorized workers. The document advises on immigration compliance best practices and stresses the importance of legal counsel if criminal investigations arise.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2017 – O Canada! Impact of the new temporary f...INSZoom
The temporary foreign worker program in Canada went through some changes. What does this mean for temporary workers in Canada? The new changes make obtaining a permanent residency easy or difficult? Find out everything in this session!
Transfer Your H1B To an Established Employer, Direct Clients , High Pay Rates, Best Service.
We consider H1B's who want to transfer.
OPT's- (We also Sponsor H1B for eligible Candidates)
Green card Holders (We also do GC Processing and EB3 to EB2
Conversions)
The central platform for H1B sponsorship for International professionals and students who require an H1B visa to work in the USA
Find H1B Visa Jobs and Be Matched with H1B Sponsor employers in the USA
This document provides an overview of several youth employment programs run by the Department of Labor and Employment in the Philippines, including the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), Government Internship Program (GIP), and JobStart Philippines. It discusses the legal basis, objectives, eligibility requirements, terms of employment, stipends, and insurance coverage for each program. Key facts highlighted include that 5 out of 10 unemployed Filipinos are youth aged 15-24, and it often takes college graduates 1-2 years and high school graduates 3-4 years to find permanent employment.
The document summarizes the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) which helps poor students and out-of-school youth pursue their education through summer or Christmas employment. It outlines the program participants as students aged 15-25 from low-income families and out-of-school youth, and employers with 10+ employees. Students are employed for 20-52 days during summer or 10-15 days over Christmas at 60% wage paid by employers and 40% by DOLE education vouchers for tuition.
This webinar from Badmus Law Firm discusses common mistakes employers can make with H-1B visas and how to avoid them. The webinar covers enhanced government enforcement of H-1B compliance, potential penalties for violations, and requirements regarding labor condition applications (LCAs) such as paying the proper wage, avoiding prohibited deductions, and maintaining required documentation. It also provides guidance on conducting internal audits and responding to government investigations of H-1B programs.
The document provides information about post-graduation employment options for international students in the United States. It discusses Optional Practical Training (OPT) as the ideal bridge between studies and employment. It warns against skipping OPT and moving directly to H-1B sponsorship, advising that OPT allows students to gain experience and try multiple jobs without paperwork for employers. The document also summarizes the H-1B visa process, including employer obligations, fees, quotas that limit the number of H-1B visas each year, and alternatives to H-1B like the TN, E-3, and J-1 visas.
Immigration attorney Ann Badmus discusses the basic H-1B visa requirements, how to register for the H-1B cap lottery, and more.
This information is provided as an educational service and is not legal advice. Consult with an attorney for your specific circumstances. For a comprehensive evaluation of your immigration situation and options, you are invited to contact us:
Badmus & Associates
https://badmuslaw.com
immigration@badmuslaw.com
214-494-8033
Principal office in Dallas, Texas
Immigration services offered nationwide.
#badmuslaw #immigrationlawyerusa #uscis #immigrationlaw #usvisa
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2019 | Ways to Avoid RFEs in your Visa JourneyINSZoom
The document summarizes statistics and trends related to various high-skilled non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories from USCIS in 2019. It notes that H-1B RFE rates were up to 60% for some Indian IT companies, with an overall 39.6% RFE rate and 62.7% approval rate after RFE. L-1 visa applications had a 53.7% RFE rate and only 50.7% approval rate after RFE. The document provides tips to minimize RFEs for various visa categories such as ensuring forms are accurate and documentation thoroughly supports the petition.
The document provides information about applying for and obtaining an H-1B visa. It defines the H-1B visa as allowing US employers to temporarily hire foreign professionals. It outlines the eligibility requirements, application process, required forms and fees, and summarizes the typical steps including obtaining a certified Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor and filing a petition with USCIS which takes several months to process. It also discusses visa extensions, dependents, transferring employers, and holding multiple H-1B visas.
Based on the current predictions, the U.S. economy will rebound after 2015's growth rate of 2.1%. What does this mean for the immigration practitioners, professionals, and prospective H-1B employers and employees? Assuming that the economy performs as projected, it is highly likely that we will once again, as we did in 2015, witness the H-1B lottery (technically referred to as “Random Selection Process”) during April 2016. To better prepare for the H-1B cap, this article endeavors to summarize a few practice pointers which every prospective H-1B employer and employee should know.
The document summarizes information about various US work visas including H-1B, L-1, F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 STEM OPT. It provides details on eligibility requirements, application processes and approval durations for these visa categories. Additionally, it discusses recent trends in denial rates for L-1 visas and areas of focus by USCIS in reviewing L-1 petitions. An overview is also given of key publications and proposed legislation related to US immigration.
Post graduation employment options / 2012Georgiana T.
This document provides information about post-graduation employment options for international students in the United States. It discusses Optional Practical Training (OPT) as the recommended first step after graduation to gain work experience. It then covers the H-1B visa process, requirements, quotas, fees and timeline. It emphasizes only seeking legal immigration advice from qualified attorneys and following the guidance of your international student office.
H1B visa is a popular choice and turns out to be a great opportunity for workers. It is important for the workers who get H1B visa sponsorship jobs, to have specialized skills. After that, they must have a valid job offer. The application process begins after that, with a job offer. The candidates must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree. Most of the candidates are in the fields of technology, mathematics, science, engineering, and architecture. The candidates get global exposure and good compensation for their skills and professional experience.
This document summarizes a presentation about common mistakes employers make related to H-1B visas and Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) that can result in penalties and fines from government agencies. The presentation covers 9 common mistakes to avoid, such as failing to pay required wages, benching employees, and failing to maintain required documentation. It also provides guidance on properly completing LCAs, conducting internal audits, and preparing for potential audits or investigations from the Department of Labor or Department of Homeland Security. The presentation was given by an immigration law firm to help employers avoid costly errors and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Strategies for hiring outside of the H-1B Cap!Russell Ford
This document discusses options for hiring an employee who requires a work visa when H-1B visas are unavailable. It outlines several nonimmigrant visa categories that could be alternatives to the H-1B, including visas for F-1 students (CPT, OPT), J-1 exchange visitors, O-1 visas for those with extraordinary ability, TN status for Canadians and Mexicans, E-3 visas for Australians, and considering immigrant visas instead. It cautions that an individual cannot volunteer if the work would normally be paid employment.
The document summarizes the PERM process for obtaining permanent employment certification from the US Department of Labor. It discusses what PERM is, required recruitment steps like job advertisements and job orders, additional recruitment methods, how to complete the application form, qualifying for different employment-based preference categories (EB-2 or EB-3), where applications are filed, what happens during audits, consequences of denials, validity and potential revocation of approvals. It recommends commencing the PERM process early and taking a conservative approach to avoid costly supervised recruitment requirements or revocation down the line.
The document summarizes the PERM process for obtaining permanent employment certification from the US Department of Labor. It discusses what PERM is, required recruitment steps like job advertisements and job orders, additional recruitment methods, how to complete the application form, qualifying for different employment-based preference categories (EB-2 or EB-3), where applications are filed, what happens during audits, consequences of denials, validity and potential revocation of approvals. It recommends commencing the PERM process early and taking a conservative approach to avoid costly supervised recruitment requirements or revocation down the line.
This document provides an overview of Express Entry, Canada's new electronic application management system for economic immigration. Express Entry will manage applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and portions of Provincial Nominee Programs. It outlines the two-step Express Entry application process and how candidates can increase their score by obtaining a job offer or provincial nomination. Newfoundland and Labrador will launch an Express Entry Skilled Worker category and regional staff will help connect employers to qualified candidates from the Express Entry pool.
Are you involved with the management of a 401(k) plan that is required to have an audit conducted? Please join Danielle Gisondo, CPA, Marilea Campomizzi, CPA and Rebecca Ferris, CPA for a presentation on what to expect the first time your plan needs an audit and what you should be doing now for an easy audit.
The document provides an employer's guide for hiring international graduate business students from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. It covers hiring international students for internships and full-time roles, different visa types and requirements, and the responsibilities of students and employers. The guide explains processes like Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for internships, Optional Practical Training (OPT) for post-graduation work, and H-1B visa sponsorship for long-term full-time hiring. It also addresses frequently asked questions about topics such as prevailing wages, specialty occupations, and STEM designations.
Getting an H1B visa can be a challenging process, especially for applicants from India due to the high demand. However, with proper preparation and following the right steps, your chances of securing an H1B visa improve significantly. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about getting an H1B work visa from India.
What is an H1B Visa?
The H1B visa is a popular non-immigrant work visa that allows foreign workers to live and work in the United States temporarily. It is issued for up to 3 years at a time, with the possibility of extending to a total of 6 years.
To be eligible for H1B sponsorship, the foreign worker must have a job offer from a US employer for a professional position that requires specialized skills and a bachelor's degree or higher. The visa petition is filed by the employer, not the employee.
H1B visas are quota-based, with an annual cap of 65,000 visas issued each fiscal year. An additional 20,000 visas are allocated to those with advanced degrees from US universities.
The document provides an overview of Canadian temporary work permits and the temporary foreign worker program. It discusses the different types of temporary work permits available, including those under NAFTA and the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) process. It emphasizes the importance of employer compliance given increased government scrutiny, including maintaining proper documentation and meeting job requirements to avoid fines or being listed as a non-compliant employer. The document concludes by stressing the need for immigration planning and a culture of compliance within organizations.
Whether you employ one H-1B employee or 100 H-1B employees, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) require you to follow very specific rules. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to heavy fines, penalties, payment of back wages, debarrment, and negative publicity for your business. The DOL has ordered millions of dollars in back wages and imposed thousands of dollars in fines on companies after auditing their records and practices. With the right information, you can avoid this outcome for your company and safely hire and retain key H-1B employees.
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Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
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Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
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Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
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The BCG Strategy Palette
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2. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Discussion Overview
• Addressing changing trends in specialty
occupations and problematic occupational
categories.
• Current adjudicatory trends on portability
and extensions beyond the six-year limit
for h-1b visa holders.
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Preliminary Considerations For
Documenting Your Case
• Evaluate early to ensure time to gather
documents
• Strategize about approach (kitchen sink vs.
selective documentation)
- Must include all required initial evidence
• Standard of proof is “preponderance of the
evidence”- NOT “clear and convincing”
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Specific Issues
• Specialty occupation definition
• Degree relevance
• Level 1 wages
• Employer-employee relationship
• Post 6 years H-1B portability
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The Law Hasn’t Changed – But Yet
Things Seem Different!
• Rescission of prior guidance on H-1B petitions for
computer-related positions in March 2017
• Buy American And Hire American (BAHA) Executive
Order in April 2017
• Recession of “Deference Memo” in October 2017
• New “contract” and “itinerary” requirements for H-1Bs
at the third-party worksites in February 2018
• Memo - USCIS power to deny without an RFE or
NOID if the requirements for initial evidence under
the regulations have not been met in July 2018
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Specialty Occupation Definition
An occupation which requires theoretical and practical
application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in
the fields of human endeavor including, but not limited to,
architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical
sciences, social sciences, medicine and health,
education, business specialties, accounting, law,
theology, and the arts, and which requires the attainment
of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific specialty, or
its equivalent, as a minimum entry into the occupation in
the United States
8CFR & 214.2(h)(4)(ii)
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Proving: Specialty Occupation
• A bachelor's degree requirement is an industry
norm among similar organizations; or the
specific position is so unique or complex that it
requires a Bachelor’s degree;
• Employer normally require a Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent for the position; or
• The nature of the specific duties are so
specialized and complex that the knowledge
require to perform them is normally associated
with a Bachelor’s degree
8. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Documenting Specialty Occupation
• Use OOH to your advantage – by citing to “Summary”,
“What they do”, and “How to become” pages(if helpful) or
offer alternative sources
• O*Net summary reports no longer credited for proving
specialty occupation (UCUS dismisses Job Zane
designation), but CAN be used to prove that a certain SOC
code is appropriate, especially for “Occupations, all other”
• Tie the beneficiary's specific coursework and degree to the
duties
• Submit organizational chart/employee matrix showing
comparable employees educational level and field of study
• Submit job posting/ads of employer or industry for the
position
- Caveat: Watch out for postings with broad ranges of
acceptable fields of study (USCIS will say NOT specialized!)
9. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Documenting Degree Relevancy
• Degree must be a US (i.e. 4-year) “bachelor’s or
higher” in a/the “specific specialty, or its
equivalent”
• Credentials evaluations
• Be cautious in…
- Describing educational requirements for the
position
- Review requirements listed in the job posting/ads
• Nexus between degrees and duties
10. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Documenting Employer/Employee
Relationship
• 2010 Neufeld Memo (AILA Doc. No. 1011363)
- Itinerary of beneficiary's services with dates and locations
- Petitioner contracts, SOWs, service agreements and work orders
with end clients establishing petitioners right to continuing right to
control beneficiary's work
- Petitioner-Beneficiary Employment Agreement outlining tools
provided to beneficiary be petitioner to do the work (e.g. laptop)
- Detailed job description, performance reviews, employee
handbook excerpts
- End client letters (with sufficient detail)
• 2018 Contracts And Itineraries Memo (AILA Doc. No.
10822362)
- specific and non-speculative qualifying assignments and
itineraries for duration
11. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Level 1 Definition Under DOL’s 2009
PW Guidance
• Level 1 (entry) wage rates are assigned to job offers for
beginning level employees who have only a basic
understanding of the occupation.
• These employees perform routine tasks that require limited, if
any, exercise of judgment .
• The tasks provide experience and familiarization with the
employer’s methods, practices and programs.
• The employee may perform higher level work for training and
developmental purposes.
• These employees work under close supervision and receive
specific instruction on required tasks and results expected.
• Their work is closely monitored and reviewed for accuracy.
Statements that the job offer is for a research fellow, a worker
in training, or an internship are indicators that a level 1 wage
should be considered.
12. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Documenting Level 1 Wage
• Prevailing wage determination from DOL- if time
• DOL wage worksheet from 2009 DOL PW
guidance
• Organizational chart showing beneficiary's
subordinate entry-level role within the
organization
• Detailed job description that includes the name
of the supervisor and shows the beneficiary
performing entry-level duties under supervision1
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Occupations Under attack
• Business Occupations: Market Research Analyst,
Financial Analyst, Management Analyst, Logistician,
General Manager, Operations Manager, etc.
• IT occupations: Computer programmer, Computer system
analyst, Web developer, Software developer.
• Also: “Computer Occupations, All Other”(SOC Code 15-
1199) Positions, Including Software Quality Assurance
Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, Business
Intelligence Analyst, And Information Technology Project
Manager.
14. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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USCIS' Ammunition
• Selective reading of OOH requirements
indicating an occupation does not require a
bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty.
• There is no OOH entry for the occupation
(usually with computer occupations, all other
classifications).
• LCA does not support the position (duties do
not match occupational classification or
prevailing wage level does not correspond to
position).
15. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Portability And Extension Beyond
Six Year Limit
• H-1B Portability
- The new H-1B petition must have been filed while the
foreign worker is in H-1B status or is in a period of authorized
stay based on a timely filed H-1B extension petition.
-Employers may file successive H-1B portability petitions (i.e.,
“bridge petitions”) on behalf of H-1B workers
• USCIS will deny bridge petition if a request for an extension
of a stay was denied in a prior H-1B portability petition and
the foreign workers Form I-94 has expired.
• Bridge petitions may provide employment authorization as
long as each such petition separately meets the
requirements for H-1B classification and for an extension of
stay 1
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16. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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H-1B Extension Beyond Six Year
Limit
• 1- year H-1B extension beyond the 6-year limit after 365 days
elapse after filing labor certification application or employment-
based immigrant visa petition
• H-1B extensions are available until the labor certification
expires, a final decision is made to deny the labor certification
or immigrant visa petition to revoke an approved labor
certification or immigrant visa petition , to grant or deny
permanent resident status. Or otherwise to close an application
for labor certification or immigrant visa petition or application to
adjust status
• A decision to deny or revoke a labor certification or immigrant
visa petition is not final until administrative appeals have been
exhausted
• The beneficiary of H-1B extension must be named beneficiary
on the labor certification unless he or she was substituted for
another foreign national in the labor certification on or before
July 16, 2007
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H-1B Extension Beyond Six Year Limit
(contd.)
• A post six-year H-1B extension may be filed before 365 days have
elapsed from filing date of a labor certification or an immigrant visa
petition has been filed, as long the labor certification or an immigrant
visa petition is filed at least 365 days before the date when requested
post six-year H-1B extension will take effect
• The foreign national may request time remaining within the six-year
limit, including recapture time, while simultaneously requesting an
additional one-year extension
• The H-1B petitioner does not have to be the same employer that
filed the labor certification or an immigrant visa petition
• The qualifying labor certification or an immigrant visa petition does not
have to be the same one used for the initial H-1B extension beyond the
six-year limit; however, one cannot aggregate the number of days
multiple labor certification or an immigrant visa petition have been
pending to meet 365-day requirement
18. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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H-1B Extensions Beyond The Six
Year Limit (Contd.)
• Only the principal beneficiary of the labor certification or
immigrant visa petition is eligible for an H-1B visa
extension
• (Spouses in H-1B status cannot piggyback.)
• Eligibility for adjustment ceases if the foreign national
fails to file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa
within one year of an immigrant visa becoming available.
- The foreign national may be excused if the failure to file
was beyond his or her control.
- If the foreign national’s priority date retrogresses during
the one-year period, a new one-year period will begin when
an immigrant visa again becomes available.
19. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Extension Beyond Six Year Limit
• Section 104 of AC21 allows for 3-year H-1B extensions
beyond the 6-year limit for beneficiaries of approved
immigrant visa petitions under the first, second, and third
employment-based preference categories when their
priority dates are not current.
• USCIS had unintentionally departed from the existing
policy by requiring an individual seeking an H-1B visa
extension to show immigrant visa unavailability both at
the time of filing and at the time of adjudication of the H-
1B extension.
• As DHS confirmed in its final rule, consistent with
longstanding policy DHS will require proof of immigrant
visa unavailability only at the H-1B extension filing date.
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20. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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Extension Beyond Six Year Limit
(Cont.)
• H-1B extension may be granted till a final decision is Amade
to revoke an approved immigrant visa, approve or deny any
immigrant visa application, or approve or deny any
adjustment status application.
• The beneficiary need not currently possess H-1B status to
qualify for a 3-year H-1B extension beyond 6-year limit.
• The H-1B petitioner need not be the petitioning employer in
the immigrant visa petition.
• Only the principal beneficiary of the approved immigrant visa
petition is eligible to extend H-1b status under section 104
AC21. (Spouses in H-1B status cannot piggyback.)
21. INSZOOM IMMIGRATION
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H-1B Policy, Regulatory,
Legislative Updates
Spring regulatory agenda released:
• H-1B eligibility and wage protection: DHS plans to
propose a rule that would revise the definition of
specialty occupation, as well as the definition of
employment and an employer-employee relationship.
The rule will also propose additional requirements
designed to ensure employers pay appropriate wages
to H-1B visa holders
• H-1B registration fee: DHS will propose to charge a
fee for H-1B regulations that will be required under
the new regulations for FY 2021 petitions
• Unknown potential use- Adjustment of status change.
DHS plans to propose changes to procedures for
adjustment of status filing2
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Avoiding And Addressing RFEs
• Address regulatory criteria in petition support letter
o Provide documentary evidence and explain relevance
• Use O*Net an OOH to explain or defend the position and
degree requirement
o Explain relevance of degree to position
o Review Residential Finance case; degree in one specific
field is not required (AILA Doc. No. 12031265)
• Explain petitioners “right to control”
• Provide documentation to support third-party assignment
(duration, location, duties, etc.)
• Finally – document with an eye on future litigation