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.
U.S. H-1B Surcharge Pushes Indian Tech Talent Toward Alternatives
Starting September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge will apply to new H-1B petitions filed abroad for 12 months, plus higher prevailing wages. Exemptions include in‑country holders and pre-filed petitions. The…
Grassley Demands End to OPT for F-1 Students Amid Tensions
Sen. Grassley urged DHS to end OPT work authorizations for F-1 students, threatening 12–36 month post-study work rights.…
Gates Credits 15 IIT Engineers for Microsoft’s Rise Amid H-1B Debate
Bill Gates’ resurfaced IIT Delhi remarks credit 15 Indian engineers for early Microsoft gains, influencing debate over a…
Microsoft 2025 H-1B Salaries: Strong Base Pay Across Roles
Microsoft’s 2025 H-1B filings show high base pay for technical and product roles—up to $284,000 in Redmond and…
Immigration Crackdown Keeps Trump Base While Tariffs Weigh Heavily
A September 2025 Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 56% disapproval of Trump, with immigration enforcement favored by supporters (55%)…
White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote…
White House Walks Back $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions Only
The White House says the $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025;…
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and…
Managing a US 401(k) Abroad: Rollovers, Withdrawals, Strategies
Expats can keep their 401(k), rollover to an IRA, or cash out. Direct rollovers are usually tax-free and…
Returning to India: How to claim Employer Pensions and 401(k)
Returnees should claim EPF/EPS via EPFO and keep Certificate of Coverage if posted abroad. For 401(k)s, consider leaving…