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 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 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’
Uscis H-1B Employer Data Hub Outage Blinds Job Seekers in H-1B Visa Market
USCIS takes the H-1B Employer Data Hub offline, cutting off vital sponsorship transparency for students and workers amid a federal government shutdown.
New WISA Act Targets Trump-Era H-1B Limits, Easing Visa Rules for Skilled Workers
Rep. Watson Coleman introduces the WISA Act to repeal 2025 H-1B restrictions, including the $100k fee, and restore…
2.7 Million Credit Report Errors Go Unfixed as Consumer Bureau Weakens Dispute Process
Credit bureaus are dismissing more disputes as the CFPB shifts complaint procedures, creating new hurdles for immigrants and…
NDTV Reports H-1B Worker Stuck in India as Reddit Post Highlights Visa Reentry Risks
An Indian H-1B worker is stuck in India due to visa appointment shortages, risking her U.S. home and…
Oracle Layoffs Put H-1B Workers and F-1 Students on OPT at Risk in Tight Tech Job Market
Oracle's reported 30,000 job cuts signal a tightening tech market, leaving H-1B and F-1 workers with a 60-day…
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Welcomes International Success Act to Ease H-1B Rules
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman introduces WISA to scrap the $100,000 H-1B fee and wage rules, countering Trump-era restrictions…
H-1B Visa Lottery Begins Under Wage-Weighted System with $100,000 Fee
The FY 2027 H-1B registration window is open March 4–19, 2026, introducing wage-weighted selection and a $100,000 supplemental…
H-1B Visa Holders Run Dance Academy. Now Immigration Officials Probe Unauthorized Employment
H-1B holders can own dance academies passively, but active management requires a concurrent petition and strict adherence to…
DC Circuit Questions Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee as Tax
The D.C. Circuit Court is weighing whether the $100,000 H-1B entry fee is an unconstitutional tax that bypasses…
House Introduces WISA Act to Roll Back Trump-Era H-1B Wage Rules and Fees
The WISA Act seeks to nullify Trump-era H-1B rules, including a $100,000 fee and wage-weighted selection, to ease…