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.
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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?How 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 ChangesHow 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 EmployersWhat 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 SystemWhat 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’
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 and employer-sponsored H-1B visas. The strict 60-day rule, complex legal processes, and…
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…
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…
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…