The Biggest Mistakes HR Makes in Visa Applications (and How to Fix Them)

“I don't even know what to look for.” 

That's what an HR Director told me before timidly signing off on a critical visa application we prepared. Fortunately, WE know what USCIS is looking for, and the client’s H-1B transfer case was approved in 2 weeks.

Most HR teams face the same challenge: Immigration feels like reading a foreign language. 

It’s like a non-math person (me!) trying to understand what a CPA does.

The stakes? 

• Delayed start dates 

  
  

• Lost candidates 

  
  

• Compliance risks 

  
  

• Business disruption

Common blind spots that cause delays:

1. Job Descriptions

   
   

   • Vague responsibilities.

   • Missing key qualifications.

   • Incorrect salary data.

   • Wrong occupational codes.

   • Using esoteric industry lingo.

2. Employee Credentials

• Lack of evidence in the role.

• Failure to show why the candidate is qualified for the visa type.

• Missing degree evaluations.

• Salary is too low.

• Doesn't have enough experience for the job.

3. Corporate Documentation

• Outdated financials

• Incomplete org charts

• Missing tax records

• Incorrect company structure

• Inability to show link to affiliate companies

But here's the real issue:

You can't verify what you don't understand.

That's why we built a system that keeps HR teams: 

• Informed at every stage.

• Clear on next steps.

• Confident in decisions.

• Ahead of deadlines.

• Able to visually see the progress we are making.

The result? Meticulous work and exceptionally high approval ratings across 1,000+ cases.

Because in immigration, you don't know what you don't know.

Until it costs you months in delays, or losing the perfect candidate.

Do you need help to avoid more mistakes in visa applications? Call (949) 940-6725, or book a consultation online to speak with one of our experienced immigration attorneys.

DISCLAIMER: This post does not constitute legal advice, or make any guarantees as to a potential outcome. Consult with a qualified, licensed immigration attorney about the facts of your case before proceeding.