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…
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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…
H-1B Cap Stays at 85,000 Despite Reform Proposals
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration…
H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…
2025 Immigration Shifts: Biometrics Expansion and H-1B Overhaul
The U.S. has reconfigured H-1B visas and immigration workflows to focus on security and high-skilled talent. Employers now…