The H-1B visa program has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, allowing skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles in industries like technology, finance, and healthcare. However, under the Trump administration, H-1B visa holders faced unprecedented uncertainty due to evolving immigration policies, increased scrutiny, and unpredictable enforcement measures. This environment of instability not only affected the lives and careers of visa holders but also had far-reaching READ MORE READ MORE

In recent years, the H-1B visa program has become a highly-debated topic. The program, which allows employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers, has been criticized by some for displacing American workers and contributing to wage stagnation. Others claim the program is necessary to support many American industries. Despite a recent increase in layoffs throughout the tech industry, demand for H-1B visas recently reached new highs.  What READ MORE READ MORE

The H-1B visa program has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy over the past few years with high denial rates causing significant challenges for companies seeking to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. However, the H-1B visa landscape has experienced a dramatic shift under the Biden administration. With new leadership at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and changes to USCIS policies, the READ MORE READ MORE

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California recently announced the indictment of two executives for their alleged participation in a scheme to abuse the H-1B visa program. The indictment alleges the two submitted approximately 85 fraudulent H-1B visa applications and laundered approximately $1 million proceeds. Allegations of Visa Fraud According to the indictment, the defendants, who were high-level executives for a California-based tech company, perpetrated READ MORE READ MORE

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California recently announced the indictment of two executives for their alleged participation in a scheme to abuse the H-1B visa program. The indictment alleges the two submitted approximately 85 fraudulent H-1B visa applications and laundered approximately $1 million proceeds. Allegations of Visa Fraud According to the indictment, the defendants, who were high-level executives for a California-based tech company, perpetrated READ MORE READ MORE