This H-1B cap season brings significant changes for U.S. employers. USCIS has introduced a wage-based lottery selection system, shifting away from a purely random process, and a separate presidential proclamation may require a $100,000 government fee for certain new H-1B petitions. Employers should understand how these developments affect planning, costs, and compliance before the registration period opens.

Discover how remote and hybrid work can impact immigration compliance for H-1B and PERM employees. Learn key risks for employers and best practices to stay compliant under USCIS and DOL rules.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

The H-1B visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires ..