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.
H-1B Layoff Threat Sends PERM Process Into Chaos, Experts Warn
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection process starting February 2026, and an investment-based 'Gold Card' residency path. These…
One Percent Remittance Tax Takes Effect 2026: What Immigrants Must Know
New U.S. regulations effective 2026 will tax cash-based remittances at 1%. Legitimate account-based transfers are generally exempt, though…
H-1B Lottery 2026: Understanding the 4-3-2-1 Weighted Selection
A new DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with a weighted system based on wage levels. Starting…
H-4 Spouses Challenge DHS Rule Ending Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit in California is challenging the DHS decision to end automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents…
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.…
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…