Trump’s Plan to Reshape H-1B Visas and Citizenship Tests
Trump administration changes H-1B visa program by raising wages required, increasing lottery fees, and stiffening enforcement. Citizenship tests…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
How the H-1B Random Lottery Works as Wage-Favoring Selection Awaits
The FY2027 H-1B cap shifts to a wage-based selection system with higher fees and stricter vetting, favoring high-salary…
Proposed H-1B Shift Prioritizes High Wages Over Lottery System
From FY 2027, the U.S. H-1B visa process shifts to wage-based selection prioritizing higher salaries. Employers must adjust…
Advantages of the Wage-Based H-1B System for Economic Value
The H-1B visa program will switch from a lottery to a wage-based selection system in July 2025, prioritizing…
How America’s Employers Are Caught in the Immigration Enforcement Dragnet
U.S. immigration changes in 2025 increase H-1B visa denials, temporarily expand H-2B visas, and raise ICE enforcement at…
JD Vance’s H-1B Visa Stance and the $100,000 Filing Fee
JD Vance spearheads a major H-1B crackdown in 2026, featuring a $100,000 filing fee and strict social media…
ICE Confirms First New Colorado Detention Center in Hudson
ICE awards $529M contract to GEO Group to reopen Hudson detention center in Colorado, part of a record-breaking…
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Maintaining Your F-1 Student Visa Status
F-1 students must attend SEVP-approved schools, obtain and maintain valid I-20 Forms, pay SEVIS fees, and stay enrolled…
Fixing America’s Visa Crisis: Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
The 2025 U.S. visa crisis features declines in F-1 visas and expanded H-2B visas, with immigrant backlogs over…