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.
U.S. H-1B Rule Change Drives Reverse Brain Drain as Uscis Shifts
The U.S. has overhauled the H-1B visa system by prioritizing high salaries and imposing a $100,000 fee. These barriers have caused a 'reverse brain drain' to India, where U.S. tech…
Florida Imposes One-Year Freeze on New H-1B Hires at Universities
Florida's 12 public universities may soon face a one-year freeze on hiring new H-1B workers. A vote scheduled…
Valente Solutions, B&O Tax, Department of Revenue Denies Refund Claim
A significant Washington tax ruling denies a $404,000 refund to Valente Solutions, reinforcing a high burden of proof…
H-1B Hiring, Presidential Proclamation, Florida Shift Alters U.S. Academia
Major H-1B policy shifts are arriving for the FY 2027 cycle, including the end of the random lottery…
U.S. DHS and Uscis Tighten H-1B Vetting Amid Anti-Immigration Sentiment
The H-1B program is shifting toward a merit-based, high-wage priority system. Key updates include the Weighted Selection Rule…
Doctors Confront H-1B Visa, $100,000 Supplemental Fee, September 21, 2025
New H-1B regulations for FY 2027 introduce a $100,000 fee for overseas applicants and a selection system based…
DHS Weighted H-1B Selection Elevates AI-Safe Cybersecurity Roles in U.S.
Starting February 2026, the H-1B visa will favor high-wage, high-skill roles over entry-level positions. This change necessitates a…
U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change,…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria.…
Extend H-1B Visa Beyond Six-Year Limit with Green Card Steps
New H-1B rules for 2025-2026 emphasize merit-based selection and higher fees. Workers nearing their six-year limit must rely…