DHS’s January 17, 2025 H-1B modernization rule tightens specialty-occupation standards and integrity checks. A proposed wage-based lottery would prioritize higher-paid…
A draft wage-based H-1B selection cleared OIRA in August 2025; if finalized it will rank registrations by salary, favoring high-paying…
OIRA approved a proposed H-1B wage-based selection rule on August 8, 2025, to replace the lottery, prioritizing registrations by offered…
The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective Jan 17, 2025) clarifies specialty-occupation standards, expands cap-gap protections, mandates the 01/17/25 I-129 form, and…
New rules (Aug–Oct 2025) require in-person passport pickup for adults, hard-copy consent for minors, restrict Dropbox renewals, and impose a…
Uber boosted H‑1B filings to nearly 500 by mid‑2025 (up 43% year‑over‑year) and advertised almost 800 roles in August, prioritizing…
The H-1B remains active as of August 26, 2025; the FY2026 cap is filled and no second lottery will occur.…
OIRA cleared a rule on August 13, 2025, to end the H-1B lottery and rank applications by wage, U.S. advanced…
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