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Increasing Possibility of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2026

The FY 2026 H-1B lottery saw 120,141 selections from 343,981 entries (35%). Petition filing closed June 30, 2025. A second…

Laid-Off H-1B Worker Faces Harsh Reality of 60-Day Rule

The 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after layoffs remains strictly enforced in 2025. Despite tech layoffs, hiring continues, often…

USCIS Extends H-1B Cap Filing Deadline by One Day to July 1

USCIS extended the FY 2026 H-1B filing deadline to July 1, 2025 after technical issues. Employers must submit correct forms…

Why H1B Visa Rejection Isn’t the End for Indian Professionals

The 2024 H-1B visa rejection rate dropped to 2.5%, but lottery odds remain low with 16.6% selected. Indian professionals should…

H-1B Worker Says US Employer Won’t Sponsor Green Card, One Year to Find Job

New 2025 rules impose stricter requirements on U.S. companies sponsoring H-1B workers for green cards. Workers must find new sponsors…

Man with ₹50 LPA Laid Off by US Startup Struggles to Find Job

In 2025, tech layoffs remain high with over 62,000 affected workers. Professionals earning ₹50 LPA face barriers in reemployment as…

US Allows Entrepreneurs to Apply for Self-Sponsored H-1B Visas

Starting January 2025, entrepreneurs owning over 50% of US corporations or LLCs can self-petition H-1B visas. Requirements include a clear…

H-1B Visa Uncertainty Drives Indian Developer to Consider Canada Move

Indian tech workers face H-1B challenges and slow U.S. green card processes, prompting moves to Canada. Canadian open work permits…