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…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with…
DHS Overhauls H-1B Process to Protect American Workers
The H-1B visa program is shifting from a random lottery to a high-cost, wage-prioritized model. Key changes include…
Worldwide H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Expands to All Applicants
The State Department will require social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 applicants applying…
Apple warns H-1B employees: avoid international travel amid visa delays
Apple is warning H-1B employees to halt international travel due to severe visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies.…
Vance backs H-1B visa curbs to protect American labor
The US administration has introduced a $100,000 H-1B petition fee and stricter social media screenings. Supported by JD…
US State Dept Delays for Indian H-1B Workers Near a Year
The U.S. State Department's new social media screening rules have triggered mass rescheduling of H-1B visa interviews in…
Tech Giants Warn Visa Holders: Avoid International Travel as U.S. Vetting Tightens
Tech companies like Apple and Google are warning H-1B workers to avoid international travel without a valid visa…
Backlog of H-1B and H-4 Interviews Pushed to 2027 in India Under Social Media Checks
New social media vetting rules implemented in December 2025 have caused H-1B and H-4 interview dates in India…