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Los Angeles County Bans Law Enforcement Face Coverings, Including ICE
The county voted to advance a rule banning most officer face coverings in unincorporated areas, requiring visible identification. Exemptions include…
H-1B 2025 Preparation for Employers: Start in December
Prepare now for H-1B Registration 2025: registrations run March 7–24, 2025, costing US$215 each. Because selection uses a beneficiary-centric lottery,…
Project Firewall Intensifies H-1B Oversight: What Employers Should Know
Launched September 2025, Project Firewall lets the DOL open proactive H‑1B investigations without complaints. About 200 reviews target wages, LCAs,…
Maintaining Legal Status Between Jobs: A 60-Day Grace Period Guide
After job loss, many visa holders have a discretionary 60-day grace period or until their I-94 expires. Confirm I-94, save…
Part-Time H-1B Wage Rules: Hourly Rate, LCA, and Records
Part-time H-1B employment is allowed, but wages must be converted to an hourly rate equal to the higher of actual…
Maintaining Status During H-1B to H-4 Transitions and Back
Moving from H-1B to H-4 preserves legal status during employment gaps. File Form I-539 with supporting documents and the $410…
Benched on H-1B: Legal Rights, Pay Obligations, and Steps
Benched H‑1B workers remain employed but may lack work; employers must pay the LCA wage. Preserve paystubs and communications, and…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully reduce pay…