Another year, another wave of immigration tech shaking up the industry. AI-driven case prep? Check. Real-time case tracking? Faster and smarter than ever. Game-changing partnerships, major funding rounds, and USCIS finally stepping into the digital age? It’s all happening. Whether you’re an immigration attorney, tech founder, or just keeping tabs on the industry, there’s a
Trump, Elon and Vivek Have Sparked an H-1B Visa Debate. Here are My Thoughts as an H-1B Visa Compliance Startup Founder.
The H-1B visa program has come under the spotlight in recent weeks, with high-profile figures such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy weighing in on its importance and future. As debates rage on about the program’s merits and challenges, one thing is clear: compliance will play a pivotal role in how employers…
Preparing for H-1B Compliance Challenges in a New Trump Administration
The upcoming Trump administration is expected to bring renewed challenges to immigration compliance, particularly for companies that rely on H-1B visa workers. During Trump’s first term, immigration policies were significantly tightened, resulting in increased scrutiny of visa programs like H-1B. Companies that weren’t prepared for the stricter regulations faced audits, delays, and even legal penalties.As…
Hurricane Milton and LCA Compliance: What Employers Need to Know for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Visa Workers amidst Emergencies
The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Milton has created a significant impact on businesses and employees across affected regions. In response, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a critical memo on October 16, 2024, addressing, among other things, Labor Condition Application (LCA) compliance for employers managing H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa workers.If you’re…
Immigration Law Firms Should Embrace Electronic LCA Posting and Automated PAF Management for H-1B Cap Cases
As an immigration law firm preparing to file H-1B cap cases next year, embracing electronic Labor Condition Application (LCA) posting and automated PAF (Public Access File) management can be a game-changer, both for your immigration law firm and your employer clients. For firms that work particularly closely with employer clients on H-1B petitions, maintaining compliance…
DOL Publishes New Electronic LCA Posting Guidelines and Rescinds Covid-Era LCA Posting Q&As
It’s been about a year since the Department of Labor (DOL) finally published new guidelines on Labor Condition Application (LCA) compliance, and for those of us in the world of immigration and compliance, it was a noteworthy moment! As of 8/24/2023, we’ve gained some new clarifications that impact how we manage electronic LCA posting, especially…
Immigration Tech in 2023: AI, B2C Immigration, Industry Partnerships, and More
For a fifth year in a row, I’ve compiled an annual round-up of what I think are some of the most interesting and important immigration and global mobility tech launches, acquisitions, and fundraising efforts in the prior year. So far, I’ve written immigration tech round-ups for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and…
How to Handle LCA Posting for H-1B Workers Who Aren't in the U.S.? Electronic LCA Posting.
The H-1B visa process is already complex enough, but when you’re hiring a new employee who’s currently abroad—let’s say someone still in India and planning to work remotely—it brings a whole new layer of challenges. Unlike those already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa or another temporary status, where they’re transitioning within a framework,…
Four Essential Steps to Future-Proof Your Immigration Practice with Technology
A few months back, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel about “future-proofing” your immigration practice. Alongside esteemed co-panelists William Stock, Hannah F. Little, and Emily Amara Gordon, Esq., we covered a wide range of topics—from AI integration to process improvement and social media strategies.In this blog post, I’ll dive deeper into four…
Why Are H-1B Workers Still Posting LCA Notices at Home? It’s Time to Go Digital!
In the world of immigration compliance, it’s not uncommon for well-meaning regulations to sometimes result in confusing or downright awkward situations—especially for employees working on H-1B visas. Imagine being an H-1B worker and receiving a request from your employer: “Can you please print out this Labor Condition Application (LCA) notice and post it somewhere in…