H1B
H-1B visa lottery results, cap season updates, wage level analysis, employer sponsorship data, and transfer rules. Covers registration, selection, RFE trends, and premium processing timelines for FY2026.
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing of the severe backlog and interview scarcity.
U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security…
2 Telugu Men Plead Guilty to H-1B Visa Fraud, Still Got University of California USCIS Approval
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
2 Indian-Origin Men Charged in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
Day 1 CPT Nightmare: USCIS Denies Green Cards, Revokes H-1Bs in 2026
Key Takeaways USCIS is denying I-485 filings over OPT-to-Day-1-CPT transitions dating back to 2018, with RFE rates above…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…
Wall Street Banks Slash H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Tech Roles in 2026
Wall Street banks show a split in H-1B visa filings for 2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-prioritization…