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 workers stranded in India as U.S. visa stamping delays persist
A new US requirement for social media history has caused mass interview rescheduling at Indian consulates, pushing appointments for H-1B workers into 2026. Without third-country stamping options, many families are…
DOL Submits H-1B/PERM Wage Rule to OMB, Reviving Higher Wages
The DOL has sent a new rule to the OMB to increase prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM…
H-1B Appointments Pushed to October 2026 Amid Cancellations
Starting December 15, 2025, expanded online presence checks prompted consulates to rebook H‑1B and H‑4 interviews, commonly into…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…
Returning NRIs: How U.S. Income Triggers Worldwide Tax in India
Returning NRIs often face unexpected Indian tax on U.S.-source income because Residential Status can trigger worldwide taxation. Build…
How U.S. Tax Residency Shapes Immigration Decisions for Global Movers
Tax residency, set by the IRS, is separate from immigration status and can require reporting worldwide income. The…
Wong Kim Ark and 2025 Protections: Immigrants Under the Court
(UNITED STATES) In 2025, many immigrants in the United States 🇺🇸 are living with whiplash: new executive actions,…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
H-1B Proposals Target Phase-Out, Not Complete Ban, Says Reports
Legislation seeks a gradual H-1B phase-out while a presidential proclamation enforces a $100,000 salary floor. Critics call this…