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’
USCIS Updates Rules for Cap-Exempt H-1B: What Applicants Need to Know
The USCIS final rule effective January 17, 2025, updates cap-exempt H-1B documentation. Updates include broader definitions of nonprofit and research organizations, remote work allowances, and streamlined extensions. Differences from cap-subject…
H-1B Rules Shift Focus to End Client Demands for Third-Party Placements
New H-1B regulations (effective January 17, 2025) require detailed documentation for third-party placements, focusing on end client requirements.…
Deference Policy Rule Eases H-1B Renewals but Adds New Documentation Steps
The codification of the deference policy for H-1B renewals, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines documentation for unchanged petitions…
H-1B Modernization Rule: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance
To comply with the 2025 H-1B modernization rule on "specialty occupation," employers must revise job descriptions to specify…
Rising H-1B Filing Fees Could Burden Small and Medium Businesses
Increased H-1B filing fees may financially strain small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), limiting their ability to hire skilled…
H-1B Cap Season Sees Higher Credit Card Limit Amid Rising Fees
The U.S. temporarily raised the daily credit card transaction limit to $99,999.99 for FY 2026 H-1B cap season…
New Rules Aim to Strengthen Oversight and Curb Fraud in H-1B Program
The updated H-1B regulations, effective January 17, 2025, enhance program integrity by implementing a beneficiary-centric selection process, increasing…
New H-1B Rules Limit Duplicate Entries to Ensure Fair Selection Process
The new beneficiary-centric selection process for H-1B visas ensures fairness by preventing multiple registrations for the same individual.…
H-1B Modernization Eases Approval Process, Adds Flexibility for Employers
The H-1B modernization, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines approvals by deferring to prior decisions, clarifying "specialty occupation" criteria,…
H-1B Modernization Rule Eases Transition for F-1 Students to Work Visas
The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective January 2025) extends protections for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status. Key updates…