H-1B Visa

H-1B visa is reserved for "specialty occupations." Those that require a at least a bachelor's degree in a specific subject or closely related subjects.

Navigating the Government Shutdown: What H-1B Workers and Employers Must Do Now

4 months ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The current government shutdown presents unusual challenges for H-1B workers and their employers. Here's what you need to know immediately:

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Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Senators unveil bipartisan H-1B, L-1 visa reforms bill: US educated STEM individuals to get priority in selection

4 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The Times of India - September 30, 2025

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

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Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers: A Legal Analysis of the New $100,000 Payment Requirement

5 months ago By Chief Editor

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Given the Proclamation's requirement for a $100,000 payment for new H-1B visa petitions, what are the primary legal and operational challenges for U.S. employers, and what legal strategies are available to mitigate potential adverse impacts on staffing and business operations?

On Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation, "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," that took an important, initial, and incremental step to reform the H-1B visa program to curb abuses and protect American workers.

This Proclamation:

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Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Trump administration unveils 'Project Firewall' to crack down on H-1B visa abuse

5 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The Times of India - September 23, 2025

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

Critics, however, caution that the new initiative could have unintended consequences. Speaking to TOI, Rajiv S. Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said that while the goal of protecting American workers is “laudable,” the initiative risks overreach.

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Rajiv's Comments in The South China Morning Post - India’s tech sector fears impact of Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa on US market

5 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The South China Morning Post -23 September, 2025

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

“The imposition of a US$100,000 fee on H-1B visas represents an unprecedented shift in US immigration policy,” said Rajiv Khanna, a US lawyer providing immigration advisory services to global clients.

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H-1B Proclamation Analysis: Understanding the $100,000 Fee and Entry Restrictions

5 months ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

What We Know So Far (This info will be continually updated with new developments)

Updates October 20th, 2025 from the USCIS

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations
UPDATE: USCIS Issues More Detailed Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement

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Implication of H-1B employee working outside the USA

6 months ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Can H-1B Workers Work Remotely from Outside the USA? The Legal Reality vs. Enforcement Practice

The remote work revolution has fundamentally changed how we think about employment, but for H-1B workers, the question of working from outside the USA, for example, India, creates a complex web of legal and practical considerations. This article addresses the most pressing questions we receive from H-1B workers and their employers about remote work abroad, cutting through the confusion to provide practical guidance.