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.
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Backs Federal Rule Raising H-1B Wages
North Carolina's Labor Commissioner backs a 2026 federal rule to raise H-1B wage standards and close loopholes that allow for below-market pay.
Microsoft Layoff Forces Indian Tech Worker Home as F-1-To-H-1B Visa Path Falters
Indian tech workers are leaving the U.S. for India to escape visa instability and job insecurity following layoffs,…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
Republican Representative Introduces End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
Rep. Eli Crane introduces the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposing a 3-year pause and a…
Immigration Lawyers Warn 500,000 H-1B Visa Holders: Don’t Share Documents with Influencers
Attorneys warn H-1B holders that social media influencers have no legal authority to demand immigration records or conduct…
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing…
U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security…