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Must-Know Facts

  • BREAKING NEWS: The H-1B petition filing window officially closed on June 30th, 2025. Don’t miss your chance next year—talk to an immigration expert.
  • H-1B cap-exempt employers are institutions that are exempt from the annual cap on the number of H-1B visas issued by USCIS.
  • These employers include institutions of higher education (colleges, universities), nonprofit research organizations, and government research organizations.
  • The advantage for H-1B cap-exempt employers is that they are not concerned with numerical limitations or competing against larger companies for new H-1Bs.

H-1B Rules Articles

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    H-1B Cap Exempt Employers

    Published on June 30, 2025

    The H-1B visa is intended for foreign professionals who are hired by U.S. employers for their skills and expertise in a specialized occupation. However, the H-1B visa has an annual cap of 65,000. Unlike the regular and advanced degree categories, the H-1B cap-exempt category does not have a set quota or annual limit. In this…

  • Can an H-1B Holder Start a Business?

    Can an H-1B Holder Start a Business?

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Because the H-1B visa is in such high demand due to its versatility and dual intent, the USCIS has placed strict rules concerning the nature of a visa applicant’s work. While it’s common knowledge that a foreign professional needs a job offer from a U.S. employer to apply, is it possible for an H-1B holder…

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    H-1B Cap 2025-2026: Complete Guide on Process, Timelines, Registration, Fees

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Let’s face it: navigating the H-1B Visa lottery can be overwhelming. Between the yearly updates, legal jargon, and complicated application requirements, it’s no surprise that both employers and potential employees find themselves lost in a sea of confusing information. For this very reason, thousands of applications are denied every year. To help you prepare for…

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    H-1B to Green Card: Guide to Process, Timeline & Alternatives

    Published on June 30, 2025

    If you’re an H-1B visa holder, you may be looking for a way to transition from nonimmigrant status to permanent residency. Because the H-1B visa allows dual intent, you can apply for a green card while continuing to live and work in the U.S. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire H-1B to…

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    H-1B Application Process: Step by Step Guide

    Published on June 30, 2025

    The H-1B application process is highly complex and involves numerous steps, which are described in detail in this guide. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits foreign workers in specialty occupations to enter the country. It’s increasingly important to organize your documents for submission and complete all necessary steps in the H-1B application…

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    H-1B Grace Period: 10 Days, 60 Days and 180 Days

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Losing your H-1B employment before the agreed-upon period can be incredibly stressful. Fortunately, there are protections in place so that you have a “grace period” to secure alternative employment should an unforeseen termination occur. The 60-day H-1B grace period can be used to find another employer, change visa status, or leave the country to avoid…