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[H-1B] Key Challenges and Strategies for H-1B Petitions by Startups
Keywords: US Immigration Attorney, US Green Card, US Visa, H1B, H1B First Time, H1B Lottery, H1B Selection, H1B 2026, H1B Visa 🥳Congratulations to those selected in the H-1B lottery. Getting selected is only the beginning, the actual H-1B petition process still involves several important steps. If you work for a startup or a small company, it is especially important to understand the common issues that may arise during the application. Earlier this year, we shared a post abo
Apr 7


DingBabb| 2026 H-1B Lottery Registration Open!
Keywords: H1Bvisa, USCIS, WorkVisa, H1B2026, H1BLottery, H1B, EB1A, GreenCard, StudentVisa, NIW, OPT The FY2027 H-1B cap registration has officially started. According to information released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the electronic registration period this year is: Start: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern TimeEnd: March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time The system will close exactly at 12:00 PM Eastern Time on March 19. Applicants and employers sh
Mar 4


New Wage-Weighted H-1B Lottery for 2026: Everything Employers and Candidates Need to Know
Keywords: 2026 H-1B Lottery, Wage-Weighted H-1B Selection, H-1B Prevailing Wage Levels, FY 2027 H-1B Cap, H-1B registration dates 2026 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to the H-1B visa program, officially replacing the traditional random lottery with a wage-weighted selection system. This new rule, published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2025, represents one of the most significant structural shifts in decades. This new rul
Jan 31
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[H-1B] Transfer Petition (Marketing Specialist) Approved in 7 Months, No RFE!!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Transfer Petition, RFE, Marketing Specialist, Commercial Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Marketing Specialist Company Type: Commercial Company Case Highlights: Mr. C needs to join a new employer and has retained our firm to handle his H-1B transfer. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 7 months with no RFE! Contact our law firm for cons
Jan 30
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[H-1B] Transfer Petition (Product Manager) Approved in 1 Month, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Transfer Petition, RFE, Product Manager, Technology Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Product Manager Company Type: Technology Company Case Highlights: Mr. C needs to join a new employer and has retained our firm to handle his H-1B transfer. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 1 month with no RFE! Contact our law firm for consultation. E
Jan 29
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[H-1B] Key Challenges and Strategies for H-1B Petitions by Startups
Keywords: US Immigration Attorney, US Green Card, US Visa, H1B, H1B First Time, H1B Lottery, H1B Selection, H1B 2026, H1B Visa Congratulations to those selected in the H-1B lottery. Getting selected is only the beginning, the actual H-1B petition process still involves several important steps. If you work for a startup or a small company, it is especially important to understand the common issues that may arise during the application. Earlier this year, we shared a post about
Jan 28


Ding Babb|USCIS Site Visits: Comprehensive Guide for H-1B and L-1 Employers and Employees
1300 words, about 3 minute to read. Keywords: USCIS site visit, H-1B on-site inspection, L-1 site visit, FDNS, H-1B compliance, immigration office on-site inspection After H-1B or L-1 work visas are approved, employers and foreign employees still need to remain vigilant regarding compliance risks. In recent years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through its Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) unit, has significantly increased site visits for ap
Dec 26, 2025
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[H-1B] Extension Petition (Assistant Project Manager) Approved in 6 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B First-Time Petition, RFE, Assistant Project Manager, Non-profit organizations, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Assistant Project Manager Company Type: Non-profit organizations Case Highlights: The client is a non-profit organization that sought our firm's representation in requesting an extension of the H-1B visa for its employee, Mr. B. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case.
Dec 22, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Video Producer) Approved in 6 Months, No RFE
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B First-Time Petition, RFE, Video Producer, Media company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Video Producer Company Type: Media company Case Highlights: The employer is a corporate client of our firm and sought our assistance to file an H-1B petition for its employee, Ms. C. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 6 months with no RFE! Contact our law
Dec 16, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Full-Stack Engineer) Approved in 3 Months Without RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, Physical Office, Remote Work, Work From Home, Full Stack Engineer, Software Developer, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Full Stack Engineer Company Type: Startup e-commerce company Work Location: Remote Case Highlights: Ms. L’s employer is a startup without a physical office and with limited revenue at this stage. We prepared detailed supporting materials tailored to the employer’s situation to a
Dec 1, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Operations Research Analyst) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B First-Time Petition, RFE, Operations Research Analyst, Internet Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Operations Research Analyst Company Type: Internet Company Case Highlights: Company M retained our firm to file an H-1B petition for its employee, Ms. P. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE! Contact our law firm for cons
Dec 1, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Market Research Analyst) Approved in 5 Months Without RFE
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Initial Petition, RFE, Market Research Analyst, Startup Company, Low Business Volume, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Market Research Analyst Company Type: Startup company Case Highlights: Company E wishes to file an H-1B petition for their employee, Mr. I. The company is a startup with limited business volume. Such cases are more likely to receive an RFE. We prepared strong supporting mate
Dec 1, 2025
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[H-1B] Transfer Petition (Education Specialist) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Transfer Petition, RFE, Education Specialist, Consulting Firm, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Education Specialist Company Type: Consulting Firm Case Highlights: Mr. H needs to join a new employer and has retained our firm to handle his H-1B transfer. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE! Contact our law firm for consultati
Nov 23, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Medical Services Coordinator) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Initial Petition, RFE, Medical Services Coordinator, Medical Institutions, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Medical Services Coordinator Company Type: Medical Institutions Case Highlights: The employer is a corporate client of our firm and sought our assistance to file an H-1B petition for its employee, Mr. S. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in
Nov 20, 2025
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[H-1B] Extension Petition (Marketing Specialist) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B First-Time Petition, RFE, Marketing Specialist, Non-profit organizations, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Marketing Specialist Company Type: Non-profit organizations Case Highlights: The client is a non-profit organization that sought our firm's representation in requesting an extension of the H-1B visa for its employee, Mr. B. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petit
Nov 20, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Clinical Programmer) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B First-Time Petition, RFE, Clinical Programmer, Internet Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Clinical Programmer Company Type: Internet Company Case Highlights: The employer is a corporate client of our firm and sought our assistance to file an H-1B petition for its employee, Mr. C. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE!
Nov 19, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Quantitative Financial Analyst) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Initial Petition, RFE, Quantitative Financial Analyst, Financial Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Quantitative Financial Analyst Company Type: Financial Company Case Highlights: The employer is a corporate client of our firm and sought our assistance to file an H-1B petition for its employee, Mr. M. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 5
Nov 14, 2025
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[H-1B] Transfer Petition (Supply Chain Analyst) Approved in 5 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Transfer Petition, RFE, Supply Chain Analyst, Commercial Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Supply Chain Analyst Company Type: Commercial Company Case Highlights: Mr. T needs to join a new employer and has retained our firm to handle his H-1B transfer. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition was approved in 5 months with no RFE! Contact our law firm for cons
Nov 7, 2025
![[H-1B] Extension Petition (Associate Scientist I) Approved in 4 Months, No RFE!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0031705ef65940a4b0a2eb10832435d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/11062b_0031705ef65940a4b0a2eb10832435d5~mv2.webp)
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[H-1B] Extension Petition (Associate Scientist I) Approved in 4 Months, No RFE!
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Extension Petition, RFE, Associate Scientist I, Pharmaceutical Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Associate Scientist I Company Type: Pharmaceutical Company Case Highlights: The client is a non-profit organization that sought our firm's representation in requesting an extension of the H-1B visa for its employee, Mr. P. We prepared strong supporting materials for the case. The petition
Nov 4, 2025
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[H-1B] Initial Petition (Project Manager) Approved in 4 Months Without RFE
Keywords: H-1B, H-1B Initial Petition, RFE, Specialty Mismatch, Project Manager, Mid Size Company, Nonimmigrant Visa, Chinese Immigration Attorney, Chinese Law Firm Case Type: H-1B Position Title: Project Manager Company Type: Mid size internet company Case Highlights: Company M is a corporate client of our firm. They wish to file an H-1B petition for their employee, Mr. K. The position is Project Manager, which is not strongly related to Mr. K’s academic background, and such
Oct 31, 2025
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