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…
End of the Consultancy Model: Weighted H-1B Picks Reshape Low-Wage Staffing
The H-1B lottery is shifting from a random draw to a wage-prioritized system. Higher-salaried roles (Level III and…
Judge Rejects Challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A D.C. federal judge has upheld a controversial $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. The ruling rejects…
Enter the H-1B Lottery Early: Why F-1 Students Shouldn’t Wait
Waiting for a senior job title does not increase H-1B lottery success. F-1 students should enter the lottery…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for…
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with…
DHS Overhauls H-1B Process to Protect American Workers
The H-1B visa program is shifting from a random lottery to a high-cost, wage-prioritized model. Key changes include…
Why the Trump H-1B Crackdown Matters: Vance’s True Christian Politics
New federal policies have introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications and stricter eligibility rules. The administration,…
Global 401(k) Strategies for Foreign Nationals, 2025–2026 Limits
Foreign nationals should prepare for 401(k) limit increases and new SECURE 2.0 regulations in 2025–2026. While savings opportunities…
Worldwide H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Expands to All Applicants
The State Department will require social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 applicants applying…
State Department Online Vetting Triggers Major H-1B Rescheduling Crisis
A new U.S. State Department mandate for social media screening has triggered massive visa interview delays in India.…
Apple warns H-1B employees: avoid international travel amid visa delays
Apple is warning H-1B employees to halt international travel due to severe visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies.…