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.
Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring individualized bond hearings rather than mass releases. Lawful visa holders and H-1B workers must maintain…
Strategies for F-1 Students Amid H-1B Wage-Weighted Lottery Rules
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system for the FY 2027 cycle. Candidates in…
ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud. However, a new…
MEA Flags US H-1B Interview Cancellations, Stranded Applicants Highlighted
U.S. consular posts in India have rescheduled H-1B and H-4 visa interviews to 2026, citing new social media…
Microsoft Advises H-1B/H-4 Employees on Visa Stamping Delays
New U.S. visa vetting rules effective December 2025 have triggered massive appointment rescheduling for H-1B and H-4 workers.…
H-1B Retirement Strategy: 401(k), Roth IRA, and the Exit Tax Trap
If you’re working in the United States on an H-1B visa, you’ve likely encountered a puzzling financial reality:…
Nasscom Warns Trump H-1B Changes Hit Small Indian IT Firms
New U.S. H-1B policies, including a $100,000 fee and a weighted selection system favoring high-wage earners, are set…
Top H-1B Salaries by Occupation and Company
The H-1B visa program has become increasingly stratified by compensation. While the program-wide median hovers around $118,000, top-tier…
H-1B Lottery vs Wage-Based System: Key Differences and Verdict
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection for FY 2027. Higher salaries will…
The H-1B Weighted Lottery: What It Means for New Graduates
The H-1B visa program is moving to a wage-based selection process in 2026. This new rule prioritizes high-salary…