Desantis Blames Senate Republicans for Stalled H-1B Visa Curbs
DeSantis called for shutting off H-1B visas and criticized Senate Republicans, but his interview cited no specific bill or vote. Florida’s existing...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?What changes has USCIS introduced to curb H-1B visa exploitation starting in 2025?
USCIS has introduced beneficiary-focused selection and mandatory passport information for lottery registrations to tackle registration abuse.
Read: H-1B Exploitation: Middlemen Gaming the SystemHow did employer actions affect H-1B visa holders in 2025?
Employers increased the risk of H-1B workers going out of status by rapidly withdrawing petitions after layoffs, complicating their future re-entry into the U.S.
Read: H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and EmployersHow does the H-1B process work for employers and employees in 2025?
The H-1B process remains employer-driven, with the employer filing the petition and the employee maintaining status by staying employed in the approved job under the approved terms.
Read: US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 ChangesWhat are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’
Trump Moves to End H-1B Visa Deference Regulation for Form I-129 Petitions
DHS proposed ending mandatory deference to certain previous USCIS eligibility decisions on covered Form I-129 extensions. If finalized,…
Proposed H-1B Rule Raises Salary Threshold for Visa-Dependent Employers, SSA Data Shows
Proposed bills would raise the H-1B salary threshold for certain employers seeking an exemption from added U.S.-worker protections…
TDA AgPro Grants Require U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien Principal Owners
AgPro grant materials require principal owners to be U.S. citizens or resident aliens and cap awards at $500,000.…
Columbia Spends $200,000 Lobbying Against H-1B Fees and Student Loan Caps
Columbia’s federal lobbying reached $610,000 through the third quarter of 2026, $230,000 below the same point last year.…
Microsoft’s 60,000-Worker Voluntary Exit Offer Adds to H-1B Visa Uncertainty
Microsoft has offered voluntary departures to about 60,000 eligible employees in participating organizations across the United States, Canada,…
Administration Suspends Microsoft PERM Cases Amid Federal Investigations
The administration suspended PERM processing for eight employers, including Microsoft, while federal investigations continue. The freeze affects new…
Employers Can Comment on USCIS Deference Proposal by November 13
DHS has proposed ending USCIS deference to some prior eligibility decisions in later employer-filed petitions, including H-1B extensions.…
Florida Governor Urges Other States to Bar H-1B Hires at Public Universities
DeSantis is calling on other states to follow Florida’s temporary bar on new H-1B hires at public universities.…
US Approves H-1B Petitions Without $100,000 Fee Ahead of Premium Processing Deadline
Some H-1B petitions subject to the disputed $100,000 fee are now receiving approval without payment. Court orders block…