Can H-1B Workers Start a New Job Before USCIS Approves the Transfer?

Can You Start Working for a New H-1B Employer Before USCIS Makes a Decision? Key Takeaways: Yes, under H-1B portability rules at 8 CFR 214.2(h)(2)(i)(H), eligible H-1B workers may begin employment with a new employer once a non-frivolous petition is filed with USCIS, or on the requested start date, whichever is later. This right stems […]

Over 350,000 H-1B Lottery Applications Filed in 2025: How Lawyers Help

The H-1B Lottery Just Got More Complicated: Odds Are Changing With over 350,000 annual registrations each of the last 4 years, H-1B selection chances have dropped to historically low levels, over the last several years. Even qualified candidates with strong sponsors face rejection due to the random lottery. This has transformed H-1B filing into a […]