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.
EB2 green card process can begin while on OPT, experts say
OPT holders may start the EB2 green card process with employer support. Approved I-140 doesn’t skip the H-1B lottery, but helps extend H-1B status. Early planning, maintaining valid nonimmigrant status,…
Self-Sponsorship for H-1B position now possible under new 2025 rules
Self-sponsorship for the H-1B visa is possible if you set up a compliant company structure, document oversight, pay…
Australia unveils new Migration Strategy with big changes for international students
Australia’s Migration Strategy overhaul in 2024–2025 brings tougher entry rules, higher fees, and stricter requirements for students and…
Ruben Gallego Challenges Self-Deportation With Bold Work Visa Plan
Senator Gallego’s proposal offers a legal work visa for undocumented immigrants who pay a $5,000 fine and pass…
H-1B holders can take long-term medical leave without risking status
H-1B workers may legally take long-term medical leave if approved and documented per company or FMLA rules, ensuring…
OPT workers face layoffs that may threaten H-1B visa hopes
Rising layoffs in 2025 severely challenge OPT workers, whose legal stay in the U.S. depends on rapid re-employment…
How to move from Temporary Protected Status to an H-1B visa
Transitioning from TPS to H-1B status in the U.S. requires employer sponsorship, specialty occupation eligibility, and vigilant status…
Indian citizens can renew H1B visa at U.S. Consulates in Australia
Indian citizens in H1B status may renew or stamp their U.S. visa at U.S. Consulates in Australia as…
H-1B Holders Can Apply for B-2 Change of Status More Than Once
Switching from H-1B to B-2 multiple times is legally possible, but each request faces increased USCIS scrutiny. Timely…
What Happens When H-1B Workers’ Children Age Out of the H-4 Visa?
Turning 21 ends H-4 status for children of H-1B workers, demanding prompt visa action. Without new status, youths…