As F-1 students under the “cap-gap” change to H-1B status on October 1, employers will need to re-verify their status. Download this sample Form I-9 on how to re-verify these students. [Download Now]
Year: 2019
Video: Transitioning from F-1 to H-1B
Many students will soon be transferring from F-1 status to H-1B. This video offers four helpful tips to make this transition go as smoothly as possible. [View Now]
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