With April 1, 2011 rapidly approaching, there are several important issues employers should be aware of this H-1B filing season. Several new procedures and laws were implemented affecting the H-1B petition process in 2010. Employers should be aware and of these changes and ready before the 2012 fiscal year filing season begins.

The transition from student life to work life can be daunting, especially if you are an international student. Foreign nationals graduating from American universities need to understand the complexities of United States immigration law when moving from school to work. This guide is meant to give individuals working on OPT status a general understanding about moving to H-1B status.

Many foreign nationals are required by their U.S. employers to hire and pay for their own H-1B immigration lawyers. This guide is meant to help employees understand the process of seeking an H-1B lawyer and also explain the duties and obligations of the employer. For a very basic outline of the H-1B process, please visit our Basic H-1B Fact Sheet.