H1B
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Can Small Businesses Compete in the New H-1B Lottery Without Level IV
Starting February 2026, H-1B selection will be weighted by DOL wage levels, giving higher-paid roles more lottery entries. Small businesses must shift from a 'submit and hope' strategy to 'price…
Amazon Grants Restricted Remote Work for H-1B Stranded in India
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle requires early employer action to counter Indian consulate delays. Companies must balance worker…
H-1B and H-4 Travel to India: Delays and Enhanced Vetting Effects
U.S. employers planning for the FY 2027 H-1B cap must account for significant appointment delays in India. Success…
H-1B Spouses Sue U.S. Over Termination of Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit challenges a DHS rule that ended automatic work permit extensions for H-1B spouses and other…
401k to IRA Rollover: Complete Guide for H1B and Green Card Holders
Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa or after receiving your green card raises an important question: what…
FY 2027 Budgeting for Level III Wages to Boost H-1B Selection Odds
The H-1B visa process is shifting to a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, where higher salaries (Levels III…
H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection
The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for…
U.S. Tax Residency vs Citizenship: What Truly Determines Your Taxes
The IRS taxes individuals based on their status as tax residents or nonresident aliens. Residency is triggered by…
H-1B FY 2027: Wage-Based Lottery Replaces Old System for Cap
USCIS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system for FY 2027, starting February 2026. Higher…
Will Wage-Based H-1B Rule Impact Master’s Cap Selection?
The new H-1B weighted-selection rule replaces random draws with a system favoring higher salaries. Candidates with higher OEWS…