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.
DOL Plan Could Raise H-1B Employers’ Pay Floors Across DOL Wage Levels Before Federal Register
The U.S. Labor Dept clears a rule to raise H-1B and PERM wages, as a new wage-weighted lottery system prioritizes high-earning foreign workers for FY 2027.
Zero-Tolerance ICE Stops Put H-1B Workers Under Alien Registration Act Rules
H-1B holders must carry I-94 documents and understand their rights during stops as DHS shifts to zero-tolerance enforcement…
India Flags Concerns Over U.S. Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle introduces wage-weighted selection while Indian applicants face massive interview backlogs and expanded social…
Iowa House File 2513 Would Bar H‑1B Workers from Adversary Nations
The FY 2027 H-1B lottery approaches selection deadlines as Iowa considers a bill to restrict public-sector hiring from…
H-1B Workers in India Face Visa Slot Crunch as USCIS and Department of State Split Roles
Indian H-1B workers face travel risks as stricter 2025 interview rules and limited waivers create a major bottleneck…
78,000 Homes Bought All-Cash by Foreign Buyers as MAGA Targets H-1B Visas
Foreign buyers spent $56B on U.S. homes through March 2025 as Trump administration H-1B restrictions and new fees…
Senator Murkowski Seeks H-1B Visa Fee Waiver for Teachers Amid Proclamation 10973
New legislation (S. 4087) seeks to exempt K-12 public schools from a $100,000 H-1B fee, impacting international teacher…
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee May Have Cost Trump Administration $20 Million
A $100,000 H-1B surcharge on international filings has triggered a $20M government deficit and a shift toward hiring…
Uscis H-1B Employer Data Hub Faces Technical Issues as FY 2027 Cap Registration Opens
USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub goes offline during FY 2027 registration, limiting transparency for employers and researchers while…
Uscis Appeals Office Rules Withdrawn H-1B Entries Can Still Trigger Fraud
New USCIS precedent prevents employers from blocking fraud findings by withdrawing H-1B petitions, while requiring the agency to…