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 Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants
H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite fee hikes, dependent EAD changes, legislative uncertainty, and budget pressures. The change…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may…
DOL Project Firewall Expands H-1B Enforcement with 175+ Investigations
Since September 2025, Project Firewall has led to at least 175 H-1B investigations with secretary-certified cases. Focus areas…
Trump Admin Targets H-1B Abuses with 100+ Investigations
Launched in September 2025, Project Firewall involves 175 investigations into H-1B abuses and a one-time $100,000 fee per…
Manager Warns of Growing H-1B Bias Against Indian Tech Workers in U.S.
A senior Indian manager says H-1B workers face growing bias as EEOC probes and a proposed $100,000 fee…
Supreme Court Weighs IEEPA Tariffs and Presidential Trade Power Limits
In November 2025 the Supreme Court reviewed whether Trump lawfully used IEEPA to impose long‑term tariffs of 10%–25%,…
Expanding E-3 Visas to the UK: A Practical Fix for the H-1B Crisis
After a Sept. 2025 proclamation introduced a $100,000 H-1B filing fee, business groups propose expanding the E-3 visa…
Duke Faculty and Staff Face Disruption Under H-1B Restrictions
A $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions effective September 21, 2025, has disrupted Duke’s hiring, paused medical…
Trump’s Stricter Green Card Scrutiny: Should H-1B and LPRs Be Worried?
Effective September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions incur a $100,000 one-time fee and stricter vetting; EAD automatic extensions…
H-1B Job Prospects Diminish as Recruiters Grow Wary in 2025
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective Sept 21, 2025, is causing hiring freezes, stricter wage rules,…