Congress Slams H-1B Fee Extension as Humiliation for India, Says Pawan Khera
Congress leader Pawan Khera condemned the U.S. extension of its USD 100,000 H-1B payment rule, saying it hurts Indian tech workers and students. The measure...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?How did employer actions affect H-1B visa holders in 2025?
Employers increased the risk of H-1B workers going out of status by rapidly withdrawing petitions after layoffs, complicating their future re-entry into the U.S.
Read: H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and EmployersWhat changes has USCIS introduced to curb H-1B visa exploitation starting in 2025?
USCIS has introduced beneficiary-focused selection and mandatory passport information for lottery registrations to tackle registration abuse.
Read: H-1B Exploitation: Middlemen Gaming the SystemHow does the H-1B process work for employers and employees in 2025?
The H-1B process remains employer-driven, with the employer filing the petition and the employee maintaining status by staying employed in the approved job under the approved terms.
Read: US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 ChangesWhat are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’
Cognizant Faces Green Card Freeze and H-1B Fraud Probe Over PERM Filings
Cognizant’s new PERM filings were suspended on September 8, 2026, while investigators examine alleged immigration fraud. The freeze…
H-1B Demand Plunges as $100K Fee Cuts Visa Lottery Entries
A $100,000 H-1B fee cut employer participation sharply, driving registrations down to about 344,000. Courts blocked the policy,…
USCIS Targets H-1B Wage Manipulation for Computer Programmers in Three States
USCIS says it found H-1B wage manipulation in three states, with petitions understating job duties or experience to…
USCIS Revokes H-1B Visas, Cites Wage Misclassification at Major IT Consulting Firm
USCIS denied and revoked H-1B approvals tied to an unnamed Vermont IT consulting company after finding wage levels…
H-1B Workers Eye Canada as August 2026 Consultation Mulls 2027 Express Entry Lane
Canada is weighing a 2027 Express Entry priority for U.S. H-1B holders, but no program exists yet. IRCC…
No H-1B Express Entry Category Exists Yet: What IRCC Has and Has Not Approved
Canada has not created an H-1B Express Entry category. As of September 3, 2026, the idea remains under…
Techie Blasts Google Over Job Offer Withdrawn During H-1B Grace Period
Google reportedly withdrew a verbal H-1B offer on day five of the grace period. The case highlights that…
H-4 EAD Work Permits Uncertain as DHS Revives H-1B Spouse Rule
DHS has put forward a long-term proposal that could change H-4 EAD eligibility, but current cards remain valid…
U.S. Plans Rule to End Work Permits for Some H-1B Spouses; No Immediate Change
DHS is considering a rule to remove H-4 EAD eligibility for some H-1B spouses, but no change is…