A Practitioner's Guide to Navigating H-1B Cap Season
1h
Created on February 26, 2016
Intermediate
Overview
The H-1B nonimmigrant visa classification is one of the most popular vehicles to hire and retain a foreign national workforce in the United States. This course analyzes the H-1B numerical limitation framework and identifies the fundamental building blocks to cap-exempt categories. Attorneys Christian Park and Bill Lundin of Fragomen discuss H-1B cap historical trends and draw lessons learned over years of practice. The faculty identify common H-1B cap RFE trend, present response strategies, and evaluate the risks. Finally, they discuss motions and appeals in the face of H-1B cap denials.
Learning Objectives:
I. Analyze the H-1B annual numerical limitation and identify cap-exempt categories
II. Appreciate H-1B cap historical trends
III. Identify strategies to prepare for H-1B cap season
IV. Review common RFE trends
V. Understand worksite issues
VI. Evaluate post-cap options, including motions and appeals
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