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Can I File H-1B Transfer Immediately After LCA Certification?

The DOL resumed LCA processing October 31, 2025, reopening FLAG and enabling employers to file LCAs and immediately submit H-1B…

Are U.S. Consulates Abroad Operating Normally for Visas and Passports?

Consular visa and passport services continue during the 2025 shutdown due to fee funding, but expect longer waits, reduced appointments,…

Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines

FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain delayed, affecting…

Shutdown Effects on Visa and Passport Processing Times and Recovery

Fee-funded passport and visa services are still operating during the shutdown; routine passport processing is 4–6 weeks. DOL suspensions of…

South Korea Eases Work Visas for Thai Youth, Extending Stays

South Korea eased D-10 and E-7 visa rules for Thai youth: TOPIK 6 holders under 29 with Korean degrees can…

UK visa changes set to cut university income, Home Office warns

UK visa reforms — an 18‑month Graduate Route, a 6% tuition levy, and higher maintenance (£1,171/month outside London) — could…

From F-1 to H-1B: A Practical Guide for U.S. Employment

New rules add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, and shift selection toward higher wages…

H-1B Payroll and Tax Deductions: Real-World Case Studies Explained

H-1B hires often see lower take-home pay because mandatory federal, state, FICA taxes, and benefit elections reduce gross salaries. Employers…