Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration H-1B Rules

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration H-1B Rules

WASHINGTON, DC — Judge Jeffrey S. White of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order blocking two H-1B regulations proposed by the Trump Administration to restrict the ability of U.S. companies to hire foreign-born employees on H-1B visas. The Department of Homeland Security Interim Final Rule was set […]

DHS Looks To Ditch H-1B Visa Lottery For Salary Ranking

DHS Looks To Ditch H-1B Visa Lottery For Salary Ranking

By Suzanne Monyak, Law360 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is planning to replace the H-1B specialty occupation visa lottery, in which foreign citizens with college degrees compete for limited slots, with a wage-based selection process prioritizing higher salaries, the department said Wednesday. Under the proposal, DHS would no longer conduct a random selection process […]

The H1-B Visa Lottery

The H1-B Visa Lottery

By Rita Wright Securing an H1-B visa is by far the best way to gain entry into the United States, have immediate job security and a competitive salary. The H1-B visa is the authorization given by the U.S. government for a foreign worker to come to the U.S and work for a U.S company. Each […]