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.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?How does the H-1B process work for employers and employees in 2025?
The H-1B process remains employer-driven, with the employer filing the petition and the employee maintaining status by staying employed in the approved job under the approved terms.
Read: US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 ChangesHow did employer actions affect H-1B visa holders in 2025?
Employers increased the risk of H-1B workers going out of status by rapidly withdrawing petitions after layoffs, complicating their future re-entry into the U.S.
Read: H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and EmployersWhat changes has USCIS introduced to curb H-1B visa exploitation starting in 2025?
USCIS has introduced beneficiary-focused selection and mandatory passport information for lottery registrations to tackle registration abuse.
Read: H-1B Exploitation: Middlemen Gaming the SystemWhat are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’
H-1B: Prudential Revocation, 221(g), Denial, Ineligibility
H‑1B applicants face four consular outcomes: Prudential Revocation (stamp canceled), 221(g) (administrative hold), Visa Denial (refusal), and Criminal Ineligibility (inadmissibility). Severity ranges from travel disruption to permanent bars. There is…
Prudential H-1B Revocation: Stay Inside, Seek Legal Guidance Today
A prudential revocation cancels the visa stamp but generally leaves H‑1B status intact if I‑94 and employment are…
Gold Card vs H-1B, EB-5, Green Card: 2025 Pathways Compared
Gold Card gives fast residency for wealthy applicants at around $1,000,000. EB-5 requires $800,000–$1,050,000 and job creation. H-1B…
Canada Accelerates Attracting U.S. H-1B Holders With Fast-Track Pathway
The 2025 Canadian budget launches a fast-track pathway for U.S.-based H-1B workers, paired with $97 million for credential…
Indian H-1B Workers Face Job Risk as Social Media Vetting Expands
As of Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must make social media public for consular review. Indian…
Trump’s 2025 H-1B Crackdown: $100K Fee and Reform Act
A $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions took effect Sept. 21, 2025, alongside the H-1B and L-1 Visa…
Prudential H-1B Revocation: What It Means and How to Respond
Prudential revocation invalidates the visa stamp but generally leaves H-1B status intact inside the U.S. Avoid travel, save…
Cognizant Disparate-Impact Ruling Highlights Flaws in H-1B Outsourcing
A federal court found Cognizant’s visa‑focused staffing model unlawfully disadvantaged non‑Indian and non–South‑Asian employees. About 2,300 class members…
Cognizant H-1B Strategy Disadvantaged Non-Indian Workers, Court Rules
A jury found Cognizant liable for intentional discrimination and disparate impact by favoring H-1B workers (mostly Indian) from…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting
The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian…