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 Officers Question Why 1.2M Green Card Applicants Choose Adjustment of Status Over Consular Processing
USCIS is questioning why green card applicants chose Adjustment of Status over consular processing, shifting focus to discretionary approval factors in 2026.
F-1 to H-1B Change Creates Dual-Status Tax Year. Now File a Dual-Status Tax Return
Learn how to navigate F-1 to H-1B tax transitions and avoid common dual-status filing errors during the 2026…
H-1B Outsourcing Under Scrutiny: The Cognizant Verdict and DOL Probes into Tata & Infosys
Key Takeaways On April 27, 2026, USCIS paused adjudications on millions of pending applications — including I-485, N-400,…
DHS Says 200,000+ H-1B Applicants Paid $100,000 Fast-Track Fee in FY2026
DHS reports over 200,000 H-1B applicants used the $100,000 fast-track route in 2026, sparking debate over visa equity…
NVIDIA Adds H-1B Workers Despite $100,000 Visa Fee as Silicon Valley Pulls Back
NVIDIA boosted H-1B certifications in FY 2026 as Google and Amazon pulled back. New federal rules, including a…
Investors Say Meta Undercuts U.S. Workers by Relying on H-1B Visas, Economic Policy Institute Reports
FY 2027 H-1B filing is open through June 30, 2026, as Meta and other tech firms face scrutiny…
Legal Experts Challenge March 2026 DOL Rule Raising H-1B Wages in Federal Register
The DOL proposed raising H-1B prevailing wage levels in March 2026. Current rules still apply, but major salary…
How to Split Social Security and Medicare Tax When Switching F-1 OPT to H-1B in One Year
Learn how to manage F-1 to H-1B tax transitions, separate exempt FICA wages, and file for Social Security…
H-1B Lottery Shifts in Fiscal Year 2027, Favoring U.S. Master’s Degree Holders
H-1B registrations for FY 2027 dropped 38.5% as new wage-weighted rules and beneficiary-centric selection favor high-paid, advanced degree…
71.5% Hold U.S. Master’s as H-1B Season Ends Under America First Rules
Official FY 2027 H-1B cap statistics remain pending as USCIS processes filings. Employers should verify wages and roles…