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Critical Analysis of L1 Visa Misuse as an H1B Alternative in the USA

L1 visas enable intracompany transfers for managers and specialized workers without H1B's lottery or cap. Qualifiers need one year abroad…

The H-1B Lottery Crisis: How Gaming Undermines America’s Immigration System

The H-1B visa lottery system, designed to fairly allocate skilled-worker visas to deserving applicants, has become a rigged game that…

How Much Nike Pays U.S. Software Engineers According to H-1B Data

Nike supports foreign software engineers with competitive pay and reliable H 1B visa sponsorship, mostly in Oregon. Its near-perfect approval…

Elon Musk Abandons Trump Amid H-1B Visa Policy Feud

The public dispute between Elon Musk and President Trump since June 2025 threatens the H-1B visa program. The January 2025…

Seniority and Salary as Key Factors in Issuing H-1B Visas

The U.S. H-1B selection system will prioritize applicants based on wage levels and seniority from July 2025. Employers must check…

DHS Developing Weighted Selection Rule for H-1B Petitions

DHS’s new proposed rule will replace the H-1B lottery with a weighted, beneficiary-centered system to curb abuse and favor genuine…

U.S. Reaches H-1B Visa Cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026

The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 was reached on July 18, 2025. New cap-subject petitions are…

Are Employers Allowed to Make Employees Pay Attorney Fees for LCA Filings?

Starting July 17, 2025, employers must cover all H-1B filing and attorney fees. Employees cannot pay mandatory costs. Stricter enforcement…