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 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 categories. The rule, effective October 2025, forces many to stop working while…
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…
Congress Moves to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program with INA Overhaul
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration…
Apple H-1B Salary Ranges by Role: Engineers to Designers
Starting February 2026, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection system for H-1B visas. This favors higher-paid roles and…
What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections
New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B…