A GUIDE FOR H-1B EMPLOYERS & BENEFICIARIES
As we approach the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap Season, we find ourselves in the midst of one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy in recent years. With the transition to a wage-centric selection model and heightened scrutiny on job duty alignment, the “business as usual” approach to filing no longer suffices
Why did we create this Guide?
We developed this comprehensive guide to demystify the complexities of the new filing landscape. The goal is to provide transparency regarding the updated fee structures—including the critical Supplemental fees and Asylum Program costs—and to prepare you for the aggressive RFE (Request for Evidence) trends we are observing. In this new era, success is determined not just by selection but by the precision of the underlying petition.
How to use this information for your FY 2027 filing?
Strategic Documentation: Use the Document Checklist slide to begin gathering evidence now. Do not wait for selection to verify your FEIN, lease agreements, or foreign degree evaluations.
RFE Proactive Defense: Study the slides on Specialty Occupation and Wage Integrity. When drafting your job descriptions, move away from generic roles and use the definitive, technical language outlined in this deck to mitigate “Specialty Occupation” challenges before they happen.
Financial Planning: Use the Fee Schedule to accurately budget for your filings, ensuring you are prepared for the specific costs based on your company’s size and the beneficiary’s current location.
As we approach the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap Season, we find ourselves in the midst of one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy in recent years. With the transition to a wage-centric selection model and heightened scrutiny on job duty alignment, the “business as usual” approach to filing no longer suffices
Why did we create this Guide?
We developed this comprehensive guide to demystify the complexities of the new filing landscape. The goal is to provide transparency regarding the updated fee structures—including the critical Supplemental fees and Asylum Program costs—and to prepare you for the aggressive RFE (Request for Evidence) trends we are observing. In this new era, success is determined not just by selection but by the precision of the underlying petition.
How to use this information for your FY 2027 filing?
Strategic Documentation: Use the Document Checklist slide to begin gathering evidence now. Do not wait for selection to verify your FEIN, lease agreements, or foreign degree evaluations.
RFE Proactive Defense: Study the slides on Specialty Occupation and Wage Integrity. When drafting your job descriptions, move away from generic roles and use the definitive, technical language outlined in this deck to mitigate “Specialty Occupation” challenges before they happen.
Financial Planning: Use the Fee Schedule to accurately budget for your filings, ensuring you are prepared for the specific costs based on your company’s size and the beneficiary’s current location.
