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. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security vetting, and 200-day wait times in Mumbai.
2 Telugu Men Plead Guilty to H-1B Visa Fraud, Still Got University of California USCIS Approval
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
2 Indian-Origin Men Charged in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
Day 1 CPT Nightmare: USCIS Denies Green Cards, Revokes H-1Bs in 2026
Key Takeaways USCIS is denying I-485 filings over OPT-to-Day-1-CPT transitions dating back to 2018, with RFE rates above…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…
Wall Street Banks Slash H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Tech Roles in 2026
Wall Street banks show a split in H-1B visa filings for 2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-prioritization…
Trump Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Adding $100,000 Fee for IT Outsourcing Firms
Trump imposes a $100,000 H-1B fee for new overseas hires to curb outsourcing; current visa holders and renewals…