H-1B Renewals Near Record High: USCIS Data Shows 273K Continuing Employment Approvals in FY 2026
H-1B renewals are surging in 2026, with 273,026 approvals in nine months, highlighting a corporate focus on retaining…
Texas Driver License Rule May Reject Expired Visa Stamp as Primary Identity Proof
Texas DPS proposes requiring valid visa stamps for ID applicants, potentially blocking lawful H-1B and F-1 residents with…
Duration of Status Rule Targets F and J Visas, Not H-1B Workers or H-4 Dependents
U.S. to end 'Duration of Status' for F, J, and I visas, requiring fixed end dates on Form…
Texas H-1B Driver License Denials Over Expired Visa Stamp Despite Valid I-94
Texas H-1B workers face driver license renewal issues as clerks confuse expired visa stamps with legal status, despite…
Indian H-1B Workers Eye UK Global Talent Visa as U.S. Green Card Backlog Deepens
Indian H-1B workers are increasingly eyeing the UK Global Talent Visa as a 2026 backup due to massive…
Rep. Chip Roy Introduces H.R. 9157, the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026
Rep. Chip Roy introduces H.R. 9157 to replace the H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, eliminate OPT, and…
H-2B Visa, Supplemental Visas Key to Solving Door County Seasonal Staffing Shortage
Door County businesses face severe peak-season staff shortages as H-2B visa demand outpaces the 2026 supplemental pool and…
USCIS Completes H-1B FY2027 Selection: Use STEM OPT or Other Options If Not Selected
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection using a new wage-weighted system. Petition filing begins April 1, 2026, for…
F-1 Students, OPT Workers and H-1B Employees: How to Protect Status Until I-140
A comprehensive guide for foreign students and workers on maintaining immigration compliance from F-1 status through the I-140…
Trump at G7 Summit Signals Merit-Based Immigration for Highly Skilled Indians Seeking US Jobs
Trump backed more opportunities for highly skilled Indians, but H-1B rules are tighter for FY 2027. USCIS replaced…
Triple R Farms Loses Bid to Block Labor Department Hearing on Visa Program Violations
A Kentucky court denied Triple R Farms' bid to halt a DOL hearing over H-2A violations, keeping the…
Indian H-1B Techie Sues Texas IT Firm Progress Solutions Over $100,000 Cash Demand
Texas H-1B worker sues Progress Solutions Inc. for $100k cash demands and labor trafficking amid a 2026 federal…
University of Pittsburgh H-1B Tech Hires Rise as American STEM Graduates Struggle
USCIS reached the FY 2027 H-1B cap on June 12, 2026. Higher wage levels now see better selection…
Judge Pauses Order Blocking Controversial $100,000 H-1B Fee Pending Appeal
A federal judge paused his order blocking the $100,000 H-1B fee until June 18, 2026, allowing the government…