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A few months ago, I wrote about a common misconception: an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), often called a “work permit,” is evidence of employment authorization—it is not an immigration status. That naturally raises another question: If someone has an...

Recently, I have heard from lawful permanent residents who are worried about reports on social media that more applications for U.S. citizenship are being denied. Unlike many rumors circulating on social media, there is some factual basis for this concern. Recent data...

If you hold an H-1B, you may start watching the dates on your immigration paperwork as your current period gets closer to its end. You may also wonder whether the six-year limit applies exactly the same way to you or whether certain circumstances could give you more...

One of the most common questions I receive from prospective clients is also one of the simplest: "How do I apply for a work permit?" The question is understandable. After all, the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is sometimes referred to as a "work permit,"...

Many of the foreign nationals who submit H-1B cap lottery registrations each year hold F-1 status. It is critical that those who are selected tie up all loose ends and maintain proper F-1 status to ensure a smooth transition to H-1B status. The following is a...

If you weren’t selected in the H-1B lottery, it may feel like your ability to work in the United States is on hold. But there is a powerful—and often overlooked—strategy that can allow you to work in H-1B status anyway, even for a private company: Cap-exempt H-1B...

Each year, thousands of highly skilled individuals enter the H-1B lottery with the hope of continuing their careers in the United States. And each year, many are not selected. If you weren’t selected this year, you are not alone—and more importantly, you still have...

Each year, employers and foreign national professionals ask the same question: What are my chances of being selected in the H-1B lottery? With recent changes to the H-1B selection process, the answer now depends more than ever on the offered wage level of the...

The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to start in early March 2026 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. Learn more about what you can expect during the upcoming H-1B lottery season, including the introduction of a...

The H-1B nonimmigrant visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires an offer of employment in a job requiring at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in a specific...