In September 2025, the Trump administration issued a proclamation adding a one-time $100,000 supplemental fee to new H-1B visa petitions. This represents a dramatic shift in how the H-1B program is funded and has sparked confusion, concern, and legal scrutiny. Under the proclamation, any new H-1B petition filed after 12:01 a.m. EST on September 21,…
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How the H1B Visa Lottery Works The H1B visa category is intended for highly skilled professionals who will be employed in the United States by a company with a U.S. presence. Since the demand for these types of visas is high, the USCIS relies on a lottery system to select applicants that meet the annual…
The visa process for coming to the United States can be challenging, but that doesn’t mean success stories aren’t plentiful. It would be hard to find a better example than this week’s guest, Reza Rofougaran. Reza Rofougaran is the Co-Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Chief Technology Officer for Movandi, a privately held company that…
With so many options available for immigrants to utilize, how do they know which visa to apply for? Once an option is chosen, new questions are opened up. It can be a confusing process, and knowing where to turn can go a long way towards ensuring a successful visa application. Kaushik Ranchod has…
H1-B cap season is upon us again! That means employers and their skilled workers are seeking one of the coveted numbers in this year’s lottery. (For the basis of the H1-B program, please see our previous post on this topic.) The current administration has proposed some changes that will affect how USCIS process H1-B petitions…
Helping Startups Navigate the H1B Visa Processs Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group was recently interviewed by Scott Orn. The Podcast by Kruze Consulting is an interview during which Mr. Ranchod describes the H1B Visa process for startups. During the interview, Kaushik provides insights, deadlines and best immigration practices. The Ranchod Law Group has…
Dear Friends, Today is a historic moment. The 9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals, the first Appellate court to make a ruling on Trump’s Travel Ban, refuses to reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban. Read about the ruling here. The Travel Ban has harmed many immigrants, green card holders and even citizens. Individuals who were U.S. citizens and…
H1 Holders Spouses in the U.S. under H4 status Announced Last Week: Good News for Spouses of H1 Holders At Ranchod Law, many of our clients are H1 Holders with spouses in the U.S. under H4 status. Currently, these H4 spouses are not allowed to work legally in the U.S. We at Ranchod Law see…
How does a person on an H1B visa get a 3-year extension? Let’s watch a short video about 3-year H1B extensions: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call The Ranchod Law Group today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are located in Sacramento, Santa…
How do doctors immigrate to the United States? Immigration attorney Kaushik Ranchod provides an overview: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call us today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are conveniently located in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco and we remotely assist…
What if my OPT is set to expire before my H1B takes effect?? Cap gap to the rescue! If you studied in the U.S. in F status, you are probably familiar with OPT (Optional Practical Training), which temporarily allows you to work in the U.S. in your major area of study. Now what happens if…
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Area Considers Latest Government H 1B Stats The latest numbers concerning H 1B applications were updated by the USCIS about one week ago. Working as an immigration attorney with many firms and individuals in the San Francisco area who have a stake in this process, I’m always interested in these…
San Jose Immigration Attorney Looks at New Figures in H 1B process Just a few years ago, the cap for H 1B visa applications would be reached in a few days. The H 1B visa is designed to allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specific types of jobs that demand special skills, knowledge…
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Considers Prospect of Reaching H1B Cap The figures are coming in and I check them often in my San Francisco office where I serve clients all around the country as an immigration attorney. The figures pertain to H1B petitions and the caps—the 65,000 regular petition cap and 20,000 advanced degree…
The U.S. Congress has set limits regarding H1B petitions for those in foreign countries who want to come to the U.S. to work and for those in the U.S. with an advanced degree who want to stay in the country and work. As an immigration lawyer with offices in the Stockton and Sacramento, I am…
I know that most H1B applicants get nervous about their interview. As an immigration attorney in Sacramento, San Francisco and Santa Clara we work with individuals seeking employment around the U.S. Since there is a degree of uncertainty and the interview process is subjective it certainly makes sense that a certain amount of worry will…
In my extensive experience as a immigration lawyer in Sacramento, I do a lot of work in the area of H1B visas. From our offices in Sacramento and Stockton, I work with applicants from all 50 states who have been in this country under a F-1 visa and who during that time have earned a…
Working with F1 student visa holders who are applying for H 1B visas is an important part of my work as an immigration attorney. From my law office in San Francisco, I handle numerous cases including those that involve the extension of the OPT (Optional Practical Training) time for pending H 1B applicants. These applicants…
In my law office, I work with various types of immigration cases from around the country. As an immigration attorney I find that one area that is especially active this time of year is that which involves the “cap gap.” Defining the Cap Gap The cap gap is that period of time that covers from…
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