H-1B Approvals Hit 406,348 in FY 2025: USCIS Data Reveals Wage-Weighted System Impact
USCIS approved 406,348 H-1B petitions in FY 2025. New 2027 rules will favor higher wage levels, while a…
U-Visa Fraud Scheme Exposed: Fake Police Certifications Led by Chandrakant “lala” Patel
Three Louisiana police chiefs and a businessman pleaded guilty in 2026 to a massive U-Visa fraud scheme involving…
IRS Yet to Rule If 2026 FIFA World Cup Prediction Markets Are Gambling
The IRS has not yet clarified if 2026 World Cup prediction market wagers are gambling or investments, impacting…
Unverified Report of H-1B Visa Revocation Over Unpaid Traffic Fine Draws Scrutiny
Minor traffic fines don't automatically revoke H-1B visas, but court noncompliance and missed notices in 2026 can lead…
Ongoing U.S. H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation Targets Wage Manipulation and Misclassification
The DOL's July 2026 H-1B fraud probe targets prevailing wage violations, kickbacks, and misclassification. Employers must ensure pay…
White House Task Force Targets H-1B, PERM Visa Fraud: ‘american Jobs Belong to Americans’
The U.S. government launched a major H-1B and PERM fraud crackdown in July 2026, targeting wage-kickbacks and specialty…
H-1B Workers, H-4 Spouses, Indian Students Face Stricter US Visa Rules in 2026 Agenda
U.S. immigration rules tighten in 2026 for H-1B, H-4, and PERM applicants, emphasizing early filing, new wage levels,…
Labor Department Launches First Major Trump Administration H-1B Visa Fraud Inquiry
U.S. government launches major multi-agency fraud investigation into H-1B and PERM visa programs on July 8, 2026, targeting…
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…