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…
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…
H-1B Cap Stays at 85,000 Despite Reform Proposals
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration…
USCIS to Implement Wage-Weighted H-1B Selection System
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…
U.S. Taxes for Immigrants in 2026: Common Myths Debunked
Visa holders in 2026 face increased scrutiny regarding tax residency. Determining residency status is vital, as it triggers…
H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…
Green Card Timing for H-1B Professionals in 2026: Start by Year 2
The 2026 immigration landscape requires H-1B holders to start Green Card sponsorship by Year 2 rather than Year…