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 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 EmployersHow 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 ChangesWhat 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’
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 hidden job postings, over 70% Indian approvals in FY24, and propose a…
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…
H-1B ugly truth: Firms sideline Americans, says investor Fishback
Critics say some companies use H-1B hires to replace U.S. workers, citing hidden postings and contractor chains. FY2024…
Tax Guide for H-1B Returnees: U.S. and India Tax Implications
Returning H-1B professionals must manage U.S. and Indian tax rules: watch 182-day residency in India, potential U.S. dual-status…
Understanding U.S. Expatriation Tax for Green Card Surrender in India
Renouncing U.S. residence can trigger the Expatriation Tax if you meet Covered Expatriate tests: $2 million net worth,…
Child Tax Credit for Non-U.S. Families: H-1B and F-1 Rules
The Child Tax Credit requires a child to have an SSN, live in the U.S. over six months,…
FEIE vs FTC for Indian H-1B and F-1 Earners with India Income
Choose FEIE (Form 2555) to exclude qualifying foreign salary up to about $126,500 (2025) if you meet residency…
Tax and Citizenship for U.S.–India Professionals and Expats
U.S. citizens must file U.S. returns reporting worldwide income even if earning only in India; Indian tax depends…
H-1B Indian-Origin Immigrants Drive $2.3M GDP Gain Over Three Decades
A Manhattan Institute study finds Indian immigrants and H-1B workers deliver large fiscal gains: ~$1.7M saved per Indian…