Tag: H-1B Visas

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly shifted workplace environments around the world. Many companies implemented long-term remote options for their employees. Since this implementation, several questions were raised as to how U.S. visa holders would navigate this drastic change. One common question we receive is: can an H-1B, L-1 or TN visa holder work remotely for a […]

There’s a deadline approaching for the H-1B Lottery! The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work in the U.S. in a specialty occupation, which is generally defined as a position that requires at least a Bachelors degree or the equivalent. The applicant must prove eligibility for the H-1B category with documentation of sufficient […]

For many international students studying in the United States, there are quite a few options to stay in the country after graduation and work to gain experience. International students attending U.S. colleges and universities must have an F-1 visa to attend and can gain practical experience in their degree field after graduation by applying for […]

Qualified F-1 foreign student visa holders who are transitioning to an H-1B work visa may be able to extend their status and work authorization beyond the period initially authorized with a Cap Gap Extension. Since new H-1Bs do not become available each year until October 1st, students whose F-1 status ends between April 1st and […]

Berardi’s Jennifer Behm discusses the H-1B status & the cap gap extension in the video below. Read more about understanding the OPT cap-gap on the Berardi blog. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

USCIS has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon (EST) March 1st and will be open until noon (EST) on March 18th, 2022. Prospective petitioners and their representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using the online H-1B registration system. Petitioners […]

The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work in the U.S. in a specialty occupation, which is generally defined as a position that requires at least a Bachelors degree or the equivalent. The applicant must prove eligibility for the H-1B category with documentation of sufficient educational credentials, licensure, and/or experience. Check out the […]

The Secretary of State and Department of Homeland Security have recently announced a new policy authorizing consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants through December 31, 2022. This new authorization applies to temporary workers that are applying for the H-1B, H-3, H-4, L, O, P, and Q […]

According to statistics recently released by the Department of Labor (DoL), the number of H-1B visa holders in the U.S. has decreased by 9% since 2020 and 17% since 2019, this decrease is the biggest in over a decade. Mainly, the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects and government legislation passed in prior years can be attributed to […]

USCIS recently announced that they will be selecting additional registrations to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B visa numerical allocations that include the advanced degree exemption. Currently, Congress has set the FY H-1B visa cap to 65,000, with this third random selection hopefully meeting the cap. The petition filing period based on registrations selected […]