Strategies for F-1 Students Amid H-1B Wage-Weighted Lottery Rules
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system for the FY 2027 cycle. Candidates in…
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ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud. However, a new…
MEA Flags US H-1B Interview Cancellations, Stranded Applicants Highlighted
U.S. consular posts in India have rescheduled H-1B and H-4 visa interviews to 2026, citing new social media…
Microsoft Advises H-1B/H-4 Employees on Visa Stamping Delays
New U.S. visa vetting rules effective December 2025 have triggered massive appointment rescheduling for H-1B and H-4 workers.…
Nasscom Warns Trump H-1B Changes Hit Small Indian IT Firms
New U.S. H-1B policies, including a $100,000 fee and a weighted selection system favoring high-wage earners, are set…
Top H-1B Salaries by Occupation and Company
The H-1B visa program has become increasingly stratified by compensation. While the program-wide median hovers around $118,000, top-tier…
H-1B Lottery vs Wage-Based System: Key Differences and Verdict
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection for FY 2027. Higher salaries will…
The H-1B Weighted Lottery: What It Means for New Graduates
The H-1B visa program is moving to a wage-based selection process in 2026. This new rule prioritizes high-salary…
End of the Consultancy Model: Weighted H-1B Picks Reshape Low-Wage Staffing
The H-1B lottery is shifting from a random draw to a wage-prioritized system. Higher-salaried roles (Level III and…