The history of foreign worker visas in the United States dates back to the early 20th century, when the country was experiencing a shortage of labor in certain industries. In 1917, the U.S. government introduced the first temporary worker visa program, called the H-2 program, which allowed...

As one of the largest and most diverse economies in the world, the United States has long been a sought-after destination for foreign workers seeking new opportunities and experiences. Fortunately, there are several temporary or non-immigrant pathways available for those looking to work in the US...

The demand for high-skilled foreign workers in STEM fields is high, but there are only 85,000 H-1B visas available annually. However, according to a report by economists from the National Bureau of Economic Research, foreign STEM workers are actually increasing the wages of native-born workers...

Earlier this month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that certain applicants filing for a renewal of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now receive an automatic 540-day extension of their employment authorization while their...

The demand for H-1B visas continues to increase, and Fiscal Year (FY) 2024’s registrations will likely hit a new record. The reality is that demand is high—the previous H-1B FY 2023 season received 484,000 registrations for an available quota of 85,000.

An H-1B Visa is the most...

USCIS has announced that the proposed new H-1B registration system will take effect on 1 March 1 2020. The new system will save employers’ time and money because it will inform them if their petition has been accepted in the H-1B lottery before they file the full application.

The...