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.…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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…
Judge Rejects Challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A D.C. federal judge has upheld a controversial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. The ruling rejects…
Enter the H-1B Lottery Early: Why F-1 Students Shouldn’t Wait
Waiting for a senior job title does not increase H-1B lottery success. F-1 students should enter the lottery…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for…