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.
Tech Giants Use Wage-Weighted Lottery System as Seattle-Bellevue-Redmond Faces New Supplemental Fees
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B cap selection on March 31, 2026, debuting a wage-weighted lottery that favors high-salary roles in tech hubs like Washington.
$100,000 Supplemental Fee Looms as Wage-Weighted H-1B Lottery Replaces Random Draw
USCIS reaches FY 2027 H-1B cap as of March 31, 2026. The new wage-weighted lottery system favors high-salary…
Indian Students and Researchers Can Claim Standard Deduction Under U.S.-India Tax Treaty Article 21
Essential guide for Indian students and researchers on claiming 2026 U.S. tax treaty benefits, including standard deductions and…
Ernst & Young US LLP, Amazon Services, and Google Lead New York H-1B Visa Sponsorships
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B cap selection by March 31, 2026. Selected employers must file petitions between April…
Nonresident Aliens Use Income Tax Treaties to Lower Withholding Rates in 2026
Learn how nonresident aliens can reduce 2026 U.S. tax withholding from 30% to 0-15% using tax treaties, including…
H-1B Visa Sponsors Adopt Wage-Weighted Selection as Record-Breaking Salaries Rise
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection using a new wage-weighted lottery. California tech hubs lead with record salaries…
USCIS Issues Oversight Statement as H-1B Workers Navigate Dual-Status Tax Returns
Learn how 2025 dual-status tax filing affects H-1B status and future immigration, including key deadlines and USCIS compliance…
ITIN or SSN: Which Tax ID You Need and How to Apply Before the April 15 Deadline
The April 15, 2026, tax deadline requires immigrants to use an SSN or apply for an ITIN. Payments…
San Jose Leads California H-1B Visa Sponsorships in 2026 as Tech Jobs Concentrate
USCIS concludes FY 2027 H-1B lottery selections by March 31, 2026. California leads hiring as employers prepare for…
Cognizant, Infosys, and Tesla Lead Texas H-1B Visa Sponsorships in 2026
Learn how Texas universities and nonprofits use cap-exempt H-1B petitions for year-round hiring without the 2026 lottery risks.