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.
DUI Could Put OPT Extensions and H-1B Processing in Limbo
A DUI arrest can freeze OPT extensions, slow or block H-1B processing, and risk visa refusal or revocation. Even without conviction, arrests prompt RFEs and consular scrutiny. Employers may end…
H-1B Crackdown Deepens: Tech Giants and Rural Hospitals Hit Hard
A September 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new overseas H‑1B petitions and pushes merit‑based selection.…
Top Universities and Chamber Challenge $100,000 H-1B Fee in Court
Proclamation 10973 adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions filed from Sept. 21, 2025. AAU and the…
What happens if every H-1B Visa Holder left USA today? The Consequences
If all H-1B visa holders were to leave the United States today, approximately 600,000 direct job positions would theoretically…
FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance
FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC…
Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing
U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S.…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…
US CEO Labels H-1B Visa a Scam, Says Indians Overestimate Tech Value
James Fishback calls the H-1B program a scam that exploits foreign workers and sidelines American graduates. Critics cite…
ACE and Higher Ed Warn H-1B Reforms Threaten U.S. Competitiveness
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to most new abroad-filed H-1B petitions. Higher education groups warn…
Rural Hospitals Face $100,000 H-1B Fee as New Policy Takes Effect
A $100,000 supplemental fee for new H-1B petitions filed from September 22, 2025 threatens rural hospitals’ ability to…