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H-1B Spouses Sue U.S. Over Termination of Automatic EAD Extensions

A federal lawsuit challenges a DHS rule that ended automatic work permit extensions for H-1B spouses and other categories. The…

401k to IRA Rollover: Complete Guide for H1B and Green Card Holders

Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa or after receiving your green card raises an important question: what happens to…

FY 2027 Budgeting for Level III Wages to Boost H-1B Selection Odds

The H-1B visa process is shifting to a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, where higher salaries (Levels III and IV)…

H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection

The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for overseas recruits.…

U.S. Tax Residency vs Citizenship: What Truly Determines Your Taxes

The IRS taxes individuals based on their status as tax residents or nonresident aliens. Residency is triggered by time spent…

H-1B FY 2027: Wage-Based Lottery Replaces Old System for Cap

USCIS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system for FY 2027, starting February 2026. Higher wage levels…

Will Wage-Based H-1B Rule Impact Master’s Cap Selection?

The new H-1B weighted-selection rule replaces random draws with a system favoring higher salaries. Candidates with higher OEWS wage levels…

Congress Moves to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program with INA Overhaul

The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration model. Despite…