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ProfVal's Research Blog
Everything we do is supported by a foundation of PhD-level research. ProfVal's founder has been quoted as an expert within national and international news outlets including: Zippia (the career expert), US News & World Report, MSN Money, Newsday, Pledge it Forward, AACSB Blog and the Chinese world journal.
The $100K H-1B Fee: Where Things Stand and What Has Not Changed
The $100,000 H-1B fee is currently blocked after a July 2026 First Circuit ruling. Learn what changed, what hasn't, and what H-1B petitioners should know now.
What Is an Expert Opinion? An Overview for Immigration Petitioners
An expert opinion from ProfVal is an independent, research-backed document that helps USCIS understand your qualifications. Learn what it is, what it is not, and how it works.
Understanding Salary Assessments in Immigration Petitions
Learn how high salary evidence is developed and used in EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and H-1B immigration petitions. Research-based analysis from ProfVal.
From H-1B to EB-2 NIW: Why Starting Early Makes the Difference
The H-1B grants temporary work authorization tied to a specific employer, while the EB-2 NIW is a self-petitioned immigrant pathway to permanent residence — two fundamentally different classifications that H-1B holders often pursue in sequence.
It is common for H-1B holders to begin thinking about the EB-2 NIW shortly after approval; the years spent on H-1B status are often the same years in which the
qualifications and track record for an NIW are built.
USCIS Policy Shift on Adjustment of Status (PM-602-0199): Implications for Visa Holders and Attorneys
USCIS issued PM-602-0199, declaring adjustment of status an extraordinary form of relief effective immediately. Learn what it means for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and H-1B holders — and what law firms and news organizations are saying.
A Complete Look at the New $100,000 H-1B Fee (Guest Article)
A complete guide to the new $100,000 H-1B fee, who it applies to, exemptions, travel risks, employer impact, and how these H-1B changes will unfold in 2026. Guest Article.
How Expert Consultations Strengthen Expert Opinion Letters and Business Plans
ProfVal’s expert interviews help petitioners and employers strengthen their immigration business plans and Expert Opinion Letters through structured, facilitated discussions with U.S.-based experts. Each session clarifies context, improves accuracy, and supports credible, persuasive visa submissions.
Expert Opinion Letter Template for a Specialty Occupation RFE (H-1B)
In this post: What goes into an Expert Opinion Letter from ProfVal? Expert Opinion Letter template for a specialty occupation RFE (H-1B)...
ProfVal introduces H1bexpert.com
ProfVal launches H1Bexpert.com, a dedicated hub providing free resources, job search strategies, and RFE guides for H-1B visa applicants and employers.
H-1B Workers: Misperceptions and Corrections
H-1B misconceptions lead to concerns about low-skilled workers who take U.S. jobs. We address and correct some of these misperceptions.
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