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.
Expected H-1B Stamping Delays at U.S. Consulates After 2025 Shutdown
Shutdown-related DOL delays and consular staffing constraints slowed H-1B stamping despite open posts. Expect reduced appointment availability, longer waits, and rescheduled interviews. Lock in appointments early and allow extra time…
Will H-1B Change of Status Backlog Hit After November 2025 Shutdown?
The DOL pause on LCAs during the November 2025 shutdown created a stacked queue when processing resumed, feeding…
How Many Days Until DOL FLAG System Returns Online After Shutdown
FLAG returned to service on October 31, 2025 after a month-long shutdown-related outage. DOL restored access for PERM,…
Key Documents to Prove H-1B Extension Delays from the 2025 Shutdown
The 2025 shutdown may excuse late H‑1B extension filings when applicants prove government inaction prevented timely LCA certification…
H-1B Extensions After LCA Expiration During a Government Shutdown
The government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, froze the DOL FLAG system, preventing LCA certifications and halting H-1B…
When Will DOL Resume LCA Processing for H-1B Visas After Shutdown
On October 31, 2025 the DOL restored FLAG and resumed LCAs for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 after a…
Proving Extraordinary Circumstances for Late H-1B Extension: Shutdown
USCIS can excuse late H‑1B extensions if a shutdown directly caused LCA filing delays and the filer provides…
Can I File H-1B Transfer Immediately After LCA Certification?
The DOL resumed LCA processing October 31, 2025, reopening FLAG and enabling employers to file LCAs and immediately…
Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines
FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain…
South Korea Eases Work Visas for Thai Youth, Extending Stays
South Korea eased D-10 and E-7 visa rules for Thai youth: TOPIK 6 holders under 29 with Korean…