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.
H-1B to B-2 Visa: What to Know After a Job Loss in the US
H-1B workers losing their job get a 60-day grace period to act. Changing to a B-2 visa legally extends your stay. Submit Form I-539 with complete documents before the deadline.…
Kishore Dattapuram sentenced for major H-1B visa fraud scheme
Kishore Dattapuram, Nanosemantics Inc. owner, was sentenced to 14 months prison and fined for H-1B visa fraud. The…
DS-160 Requirements for U.S. Visa Interviews to Avoid Cancellation
U.S. consulates now require an exact match between DS-160 barcodes and interview appointments; mismatches result in immediate cancellation…
H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Workers and Employers
The H-1B visa program shifts to wage-weighted selection and adds a $100k fee for overseas hires, prioritizing high-salary…
When USCIS May Request Home Addresses or Biometrics in H-1B Cases
USCIS maintains standard H-1B filing rules in 2026, though a new Vetting Center may trigger biometrics or address…
Trump administration seeks biometrics from H-1B visa holders
The Trump administration’s 2025 policy requires many H-1B visa holders to provide home addresses and biometrics. Unexplained RFEs…
Tata Consultancy Services probed by US for targeting layoffs
Tata Consultancy Services faces EEOC scrutiny after claims of laying off older American workers while retaining Indian H-1B…
H-1B Salary Concerns in California Affect Indian IT Workers
H-1B Indian IT professionals in California encounter high expenses, lower salaries than Americans, and job insecurity. After costs,…
L-1 visa: An alternative for those missing the H-1B lottery
The L-1 visa is an excellent alternative for skilled multinational staff denied H-1B due to the lottery. With…
Report H-1B underpayment with Form WH-4 to the Labor Dept
H-1B visa holders who experience underpayment can report Labor Condition Application (LCA) violations using Form WH-4. Federal regulations…