Why EB-2 Is the Most Common Green Card Path for Indian Software Engineers
Indian software engineers follow the EB-2 green card path involving labor certification, I-140 petition, and a long wait…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Meaning of “Member of Professions with Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability, Section 203(b)(2)” on I-140 Notice
EB-2 visa approval via I-140 means eligibility for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. National Interest Waivers…
Over 1.2 Million Indian Tech Workers Demand Action on Green Card Backlog
Indian nationals endure decades-long waits for employment-based green cards due to USCIS’s 11.3 million backlog and restrictive per-country…
Microsoft Denies H-1B Visa Use Linked to Layoffs After JD Vance Criticism
Microsoft’s July 2025 layoffs affected 3% of its workforce amid 4,712 H-1B visa filings mostly for extensions. Vice…
Why Trump Supporters Demand Ending the H-1B Visa Program
In 2025, Trump supporters push to change the H-1B visa program by ending university exceptions and introducing wage-based…
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…
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…