Updated November 2024: This course was originally released in October 2021 and most recently underwent review and updates in November 2024.

This self-paced CLE online course, eligible for up to 18 total credits (including 1 ethics credits), provides a comprehensive review of H-1Bs for those who are new to the category, as well as those who are more experienced. The 6 course modules cover H-1B basics, as well as provide an in-depth look at how to prepare petitions. Finally, the course will address how to tackle difficult Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other post-filing issues. In each module, participants learn from instructive videos, articles and practice advisories, sample forms and letters, and quick reference resources such as checklists or templates. The course provides hands-on engagement via interactive elements such as discussion questions, practice exercises, quizzes, and tests at the end of each module.

What to Expect

• Module 1: H-1B Basics: Introduction and Overview
• Module 2: The H-1B Cap
• Module 3: Cap-Exempt H-1Bs
• Module 4: Prevailing Wage Requirement, Labor Condition Application, and the Public Access File
• Module 5: Meeting the Requirements: Specialty Occupation and the Beneficiary’s Degree
• Module 6: Post-Filing Issues: RFEs and Consular Processing

CLE Credit

AILA has filed for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 18 total credits (including 1 ethics credit) in 50-minute jurisdictions and up to 15 total credits (including 1 ethics credit) in 60-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record their attendance using the CLE code provided at the end of the program via My CLE.

Registration Disclaimer: Participation in this AILA online course is solely restricted to AILA members and nonmember attorneys. Non-attorney attendance is limited to employees of AILA members in good standing, HR professionals who have an AILA member reference, employees of accredited educational institutions providing support to international student and scholar services at their employing institutions, and accredited representatives under 8 CFR §292.2. AILA does not permit course participation by persons who provide representation without authorization in violation of 8 CFR §292.1, such as for-profit "immigration consultants" and “notarios.”