Work Visas
U.S. employment visa categories compared — H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN, E-2, H-2B, and R-1. Side-by-side eligibility, processing times, costs, and employer obligations for each work visa type.
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not a shift in standard India-born backlogs in 2026.
L-1 Visa Blanket L Petition Faces Cool-Off Rule, Worrying Thousands of Workers
Blanket L visa denials now trigger a six-month cool-off period, disrupting corporate transfers and leaving workers in legal…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
Dignity Act of 2025 Would Fast-Track O-1 Visas for STEM Phd Graduates
The Dignity Act of 2025 proposes fast-tracking O-1 visas for U.S. STEM PhD graduates by presuming eligibility, though…
USCIS Hits H-2B Visa Cap for FY26 Second Half, Adds 46,000 Supplemental Visas
USCIS hit the FY 2026 H-2B visa cap on March 10. Supplemental visas remain available for employers, with…
20 L-1 Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your L-1 intracompany transfer visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of…
20 H-4 Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your H-4 visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of visit, finances,…
O-1 Visa Holders with Extraordinary Ability File Form I-129 for Tax Status Updates
O-1 workers face new 2026 rules: mandatory Form I-129 updates, $2,965 premium fees, and strict tax residency compliance…
Chinese Students and Scholars in U.S. Gain Tax Exemptions Under Article 20 in 2026
A guide for Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. on claiming tax treaty benefits under Articles 19…
Resident Aliens with Work Visas Can Claim Earned Income Tax Credit Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The April 15, 2027 deadline is vital for visa holders. Determine residency status to claim 2026 tax deductions…