Human Resources: Best Practices for Preparing your H-1B FY2011 Application

The April 1 submission date for H-1B FY2011 visa applications is right around the corner. But the rules have changed. The recession has triggered unprecedented government scrutiny as well as significant regulatory changes affecting H-1Bs, culminating in the Jan 8th USCIS Neufeld memo potentially affecting employers’ and employees’ H-1B program eligibility. To avoid processing delays, RFEs and denials, employers need to review their H-1B practices. Attend this webcast to understand the effects of the latest H-1B process changes and get practical tips on how to account for them in preparing effective H-1B visa applications.

On April 1, 2010, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B applications for applicants beginning employment on October 1, 2010 or later. In light of significant recent regulatory changes affecting this visa type, employers need to review their H-1B application practices to avoid processing delays, RFEs and denials.

USCIS is scrutinizing H-1B visa applications, issuing more RFEs
Neufeld (USCIS) memo from 1/8/2010 on employer-employee relationship could affect H-1B eligibility
DOL more closely examining LCAs by human analysts instead of computers
Prevailing wage determination at federal instead of state level likely to increase processing time
Labor Condition Applications (LCA) submission through iCert can increase processing time if Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is not recorded in the DOL system
Additional requirements under the Employ American Workers Act (EAWA) for Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) employers continue to apply

Attend this webcast to understand the effects of the latest H-1B process changes and get practical advice on how to effectively prepare your H-1B visa applications and maintain legal compliance post-filing. Learn about H-1B alternatives for employers adversely affected by the recent H-1B process changes. An immigration attorney will answer inquires during live Q&A.

This webcast has been approved for 1.0 General credits through HRCI

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