US Immigration Reforms Reshape Indian Tech Visas Amid Vetting Push
The U.S. has introduced the Gold Card program for elite talent alongside mandatory social media vetting for H-1B…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks
The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible…
Can Small Businesses Compete in the New H-1B Lottery Without Level IV
Starting February 2026, H-1B selection will be weighted by DOL wage levels, giving higher-paid roles more lottery entries.…
H-1B Spouses Sue U.S. Over Termination of Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit challenges a DHS rule that ended automatic work permit extensions for H-1B spouses and other…
FY 2027 Budgeting for Level III Wages to Boost H-1B Selection Odds
The H-1B visa process is shifting to a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, where higher salaries (Levels III…
H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection
The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for…
O-1 Visas for OnlyFans Creators Surge Since Covid-19 Era
New USCIS guidelines formalize O-1 visa eligibility for digital creators by accepting online metrics and high subscription earnings…
Will Wage-Based H-1B Rule Impact Master’s Cap Selection?
The new H-1B weighted-selection rule replaces random draws with a system favoring higher salaries. Candidates with higher OEWS…
UW–Madison Not Yet Confirmed to Weigh $100K H-1B Fee Cuts
The $100,000 H-1B fee is legally active, though collection methods remain unresolved. UW-Madison has not confirmed any specific…