U.S. Tightens H-1B Rules as Interview Slots in India Move Into 2027
DHS is replacing the H-1B lottery with weighted selection for FY 2027, while Indian consular appointments are delayed…
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Mohre Says Workers Must Hold 12 Permits in United Arab Emirates
The UAE's 12-permit framework by MoHRE regulates private-sector employment, covering everything from overseas recruitment to student internships. Effective…
U.S. H-1B Rule Change Drives Reverse Brain Drain as Uscis Shifts
The U.S. has overhauled the H-1B visa system by prioritizing high salaries and imposing a $100,000 fee. These…
H-1B Hiring, Presidential Proclamation, Florida Shift Alters U.S. Academia
Major H-1B policy shifts are arriving for the FY 2027 cycle, including the end of the random lottery…
U.S. DHS and Uscis Tighten H-1B Vetting Amid Anti-Immigration Sentiment
The H-1B program is shifting toward a merit-based, high-wage priority system. Key updates include the Weighted Selection Rule…
Doctors Confront H-1B Visa, $100,000 Supplemental Fee, September 21, 2025
New H-1B regulations for FY 2027 introduce a $100,000 fee for overseas applicants and a selection system based…
U.S. Confirms Seasonal Work Permits H-2B Program Under Deliberation
The U.S. government has authorized 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026, a 50% reduction from prior years.…
Trump, Davos, H-1B Meet with Top Indian Ceos Over Trade Tariffs
The U.S. is implementing a wage-weighted H-1B lottery system starting February 2026, favoring high-paid roles. During a Davos…
EB-3 Visa Reform Could Help Solve Construction Labor Shortage
A comprehensive look at U.1S. immigration sponsorship for FY 2027, focusing on the dual tracks of EB-3 reform…