what it is. how it works. and what cpa firms are doing.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nby 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nthe h-1b visa program is vital for u.s. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations, including tax, finance, and accounting.<\/span><\/p>\n卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research estimates that as many as 46,000 tax, accounting and finance professionals work at u.s. firms under the h-1b program. this figure has received scant attention in the profession but is critical to its infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\nelection year politics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nas the 2024 presidential election approaches, the biden administration\u2019s plan to ease restrictions on the h-1b visa program while clamping down on abuses will likely get some attention. the nation\u2019s tech industry has a huge stake in the outcome. despite the fluctuations in the number of h-1b workers requested and approved, the demand for h-1b workers in computer-related occupations remains strong, with h-1b workers playing a critical role in the workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n\nuser guide<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nthis report provides an in-depth analysis of h-1b job trends, regional salary variations, and the impact of policy changes. for this cornerstone study, 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research collected data and insights from dozens of sources, including public records and little-known reports, and by data-mining thousands of filings at the u.s. customs and immigration service.<\/span><\/h5>\nsections<\/strong><\/h3>\nthe h-1b visa program in tax, accounting and finance hiring and salaries<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
case studies: cpa firms turn to h-1b visa approvals for accountants<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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case studies: new york city cpa firms<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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case studies: texas cpa firms<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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professional profiles for h-1b cpas<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\ncurrent developments in the h-1b visa program<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
h-1b program impact on tax, accounting and finance<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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number of h-1b workers in tax, accounting, and finance<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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cumulative number of h-1b workers in tax, accounting, and finance (2013-2023)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nactivities and trends of leading accounting firms<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
ernst & young<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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deloitte & touche<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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deloitte tax<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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pricewaterhousecoopers (pwc)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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kpmg<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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grant thornton<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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bdo usa<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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top 25 h-1b companies<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nhow the h-1b program addresses the talent shortage and the limitations it faces<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
politics and economics drive fluctuations<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nsalary trends<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
h-1b tax jobs salary trends<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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regional salary variations<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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comparison of h-1b salaries to bls statistics<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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salary trends and variances<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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entry-level h1b salaries in tax, accounting, and finance<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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factors influencing salaries<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nthe outlook<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
political outlook in an election year<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nappendices<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n- \n
top ten lists<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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faqs<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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glossary<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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h-1b visa program \u2013 a comprehensive guide for cpa firms<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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h-1b visa program \u2013 a comprehensive guide for accountants<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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detail on h-1b jobs ernst & young by job title<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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current trends<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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h-1b approval periods<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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h-1b immigration law firms for accountants and cpa firms<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nreferences and acknowledgments<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nthe h-1b visa program in tax, accounting and finance hiring and salaries<\/span><\/h3>\nthe big four account for most of the hiring in h-1b in the tax, accounting, and finance sectors.<\/span><\/p>\nto be sure, hundreds of smaller firms are also staffing with h-1bs.<\/span><\/p>\nbut the big four accounts for about 7,200 ftes, and ey alone has 5,300. ey leads the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research ranking of accounting firms with h-1b hires.<\/span><\/p>\ncase studies: cpa firms turn to h-1b visa approvals for accountants<\/span><\/h3>\ncpa firms and accountants have a good track record of obtaining h-1b visas, particularly when well-documented applications address all necessary criteria. success often hinges on demonstrating that the accounting role is a specialty occupation requiring specific educational qualifications and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\ncase study: ms. lu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\none notable success story involves ms. lu, a chinese national who obtained an h-1b visa after multiple attempts. here are the key details of her journey:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- background<\/strong>: ms. lu came to the u.s. for graduate studies and used her optional practical training (opt) period to work legally. despite participating in the h-1b lottery twice without success, she persisted.<\/span><\/li>\n
- challenges<\/strong>: ms. lu faced several hurdles, including working for a small accounting firm with only two employees and earning relatively low wages ($20 per hour), which did not align with her master\u2019s degree qualifications.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- application process<\/strong>: on her third attempt, ms. lu\u2019s application was meticulously prepared with tsang & associates, a los angeles-based law firm specializing in immigration. the petition addressed all h-1b requirements and included extensive supporting documentation to demonstrate that her role was a specialty occupation requiring a high level of education and expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n
- outcome<\/strong>: despite the complexities of her case, the uscis approved her h-1b visa application in three months without issuing a request for evidence (rfe).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
case studies: new york city cpa firms<\/span><\/h3>\nncheng llp cpas
\n<\/strong>more than 100 professionals. specializing in nonprofits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 2024: 2 applications (salary data incomplete)<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2023: 6 applications with an average salary of $84,167<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2022: 5 applications with an average salary of $76,300<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2021: 7 applications with an average salary of $72,390<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
lee cpa firm pc
\n<\/strong>five professionals. specializing in 401k audits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 2023: 1 application with a salary of $87,360<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2021: 1 application with a salary of $83,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
stewart & rij cpas<\/strong><\/span>
\nunder 25 professionals. specializing in bookkeeping and individual services<\/span><\/p>\n\n- 2024: made application. detail not available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
case studies: texas cpa firms<\/span><\/h3>\nterrell & terrell cpas llp:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- plano, texas.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- now bterrell group<\/span><\/li>\n
- 34-professional firm specializing in tech consulting<\/span><\/li>\n
- filed for an accountant position with a salary of $56,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
ameen ali cpa pc<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- houston, texas<\/span><\/li>\n
- eight-professional full-service firm<\/span><\/li>\n
- i filed for an accountant position with a salary of $55,744.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
pu li cpa pc<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- plano, texas.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- 12-professional firm specializing in taxes and accounting<\/span><\/li>\n
- filed for an accountant position with a salary of $55,224 in plano, tx.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
professional profiles for h-1b cpas<\/span><\/h3>\nexamples<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\n\n\nname<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/th>\n\nlocation<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/th>\n\nprofession<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/th>\n\ndetails<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\nkatherine mayte huamani porras<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nlima, peru<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ncertified public accountant<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ngerente de finanzas at wh automotores s.a.c.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nshavi diwan<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nrichmond hill, usa<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nchartered accountant, certified public accountant<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ngraduate assistant at new york institute of technology<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nghater tahseen bautista<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nlucena city, philippines<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ncertified public accountant<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ncontact for services in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, etc.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nraj shah<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nahmedabad, india<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\ncertified public accountant<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\nmanager – fso assurance at ey<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nmpho moatshe<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |