What you’ll learn at this webinar
How USCIS evaluates specialty occupation and degree alignment
Key considerations for H-1B cap, advanced degree cap, and cap-exempt employers
How to approach electronic registration and lottery strategy
Best practices for LCA filing, wage selection, and public access files
When amendments, extensions, or changes of employer are required
How dual intent and AC21 provisions affect long-term planning
Compliance isn’t a checkbox; it’s a strategy
Labor Condition Applications, public access files, wage determinations, and site visits are frequently treated as administrative tasks. In reality, they're central to long-term compliance and firm credibility.
Recent policy updates signal increased attention on enforcement, audits, and consistency across filings. Firms that treat compliance as an integrated strategy, not an afterthought, are better positioned to support extensions, amendments, and green card transitions without disruption.
The difference shows up years later, when a case needs to scale or survive heightened review.
Why the H-1B remains one of the most misunderstood visa categories
Despite its popularity, the H-1B is often oversimplified. Many denials and RFEs stem not from eligibility gaps, but from weak alignment between job duties, degree requirements, and employer documentation.
Understanding how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation, employer control, and worksite placement is no longer optional. As scrutiny increases, attorneys who rely on templates instead of analysis expose clients and themselves to unnecessary risk.
The strongest H-1B cases are built upstream, long before registration or petition filing begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is this CLE webinar available on demand?
Yes. This webinar is available on demand, so you can watch it at a time that works best for your schedule.
Is this program eligible for CLE credit?
Yes. This on-demand program qualifies for CLE credit. Credit eligibility and requirements may vary by jurisdiction, so be sure to review your state’s specific rules for on-demand CLEs.
Can I start and stop the webinar, or watch it in multiple sittings?
Yes. On-demand access allows you to pause, rewind, and return to the program as needed.
Who should watch this webinar?
This session is for immigration attorneys and legal professionals who work on H-1B matters or want to strengthen their approach.
Does this cover recent H-1B rule changes?
Yes. We’ll discuss recent regulatory updates and how they impact registration, filings, and compliance obligations.
Do I need to complete anything to receive CLE credit?
Yes. You must watch the entire program to receive CLE credit. The webinar includes attendance prompts throughout to verify participation.
Join this session to deepen your understanding of the H-1B program and walk away with practical insight you can apply immediately to your cases.
Presenter
James PittmanAttorney, Co-founder of 8am DocketWise
James E. Pittman is a distinguished immigration attorney, co-founder of 8am DocketWise, and Director and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in immigration at 8am, a leading platform delivering purpose-built solutions for legal and accounting professionals. A former patent attorney, he later built a highly regarded U.S. immigration practice and is a sought-after CLE educator on immigration law and ethics. James is admitted in NY, NJ, before the USPTO, and hosts the DocketWise video podcast Immigration Uncovered.