Immigration Blog

For an international student on OPT or STEM OPT, maintaining compliance with immigration regulations is more critical than ever. Many students unknowingly violate their F-1 status, risking denial of future work visas, loss of employment authorization, or even removal from the U.S. To help you stay compliant and protect your future, we’re sharing three of […]

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At VisaPro, we’ve spent over 22 years helping companies navigate complex immigration laws, and we’ve identified three of the most common H-1B compliance pitfalls that employers face. With the H-1B Modernization Rule granting USCIS greater authority to conduct site visits, and heightened security under the new administration, compliance has never been more critical. Failure to […]

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USCIS has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025. Key Highlights: Registration Period: March 7, 2025, to March 24, 2025. Registration Fee: $215 per beneficiary. Account Setup: Employers without a USCIS online account must create one to participate. Selection Notifications: USCIS […]

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The FY 2026 H-1B cap registration period will open on March 7, 2025, and close on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective H-1B cap-subject employers must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the H-1B lottery. A registration fee of $215 is required for each registration submitted. Below are the […]

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Final Rule aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of the H-1B program, adding benefits, flexibilities, and improved integrity measures. The provisions of the new rule, which will be effective 1/17/25, mainly amend the regulations governing the H–1B program, although some of the provisions impact […]

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