USCIS Runs Beneficiary-Centric H-1B Lottery, Cutting Duplicates as Demand Persists
USCIS adopts a beneficiary-centric H-1B lottery for 2026, reducing duplicate registrations and focusing on case quality over registration…
Florida Governor Candidate Proposes $200,000 Annual Fine for Hiring H-1B Workers
Florida candidate James Fishback pledges to ban H-1B workers from state agencies and fine non-compliant contractors $200,000 if…
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
Texas Attorney General Targets 30 Firms in H-1B Visa Fraud Probe Over Ghost Offices
Texas AG Ken Paxton expands H-1B fraud probe into 30 North Texas firms using 'ghost offices' for visa…
Legal Immigration to U.S. Plummets as H-1B, Student, and Family Visas Freeze
Trump administration policies in 2026 have led to a sharp drop in H-1B, student, and family visas, with…
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Backs Federal Rule Raising H-1B Wages
North Carolina's Labor Commissioner backs a 2026 federal rule to raise H-1B wage standards and close loopholes that…
Indian Tech Workers Face Harsh Reality After H-1B Layoffs
Over 114,000 tech layoffs in 2026 force Indian H-1B holders into a 60-day race for status, fueling a…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
Republican Representative Introduces End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
Rep. Eli Crane introduces the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposing a 3-year pause and a…
Immigration Lawyers Warn 500,000 H-1B Visa Holders: Don’t Share Documents with Influencers
Attorneys warn H-1B holders that social media influencers have no legal authority to demand immigration records or conduct…
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing…