Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
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Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
Denials Drop for H-1B but Surge for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A Under New Screening
H-1B visa denials hit a record low of 2.15% in 2026, while EB-1A and EB-2 NIW cases face…
Switching Employers with an Approved I-140: Process Explained
Key Form Form I-140 Priority Date Beneficiary keeps date Premium Timeline 180 days Eligibility I-485 pending 180+ days…
TSA Pushes Goldplus Screening Privatization at San Francisco International Under Partnership Program
GoldPlus would widen TSA’s private screening program to smaller airports, cutting 4,528 federal jobs and saving $52 million…
Trump Administration Intensifies Surprise Site Checks on 100,000 OPT Students
The Trump administration expands OPT oversight with unannounced residence visits and stricter 2026 reporting rules to protect the…
H-1B Fraud: Pair Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Fake University of California Positions
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
2 Indian-Origin Men Plead Guilty in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Using Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…