Original Eligibility Criteria for L1A Visas and Their Exploitation by Companies
New L-1A visa rules impose a $250 fee and increased government scrutiny to prevent misuse. Lawsuits reveal fraudulent…
Why Companies and Workers Favor L1 Visas Despite Risks of Misuse
US authorities tightened L1 and H1B visa regulations in 2025, focusing on eligibility and enforcement. L1 visas offer…
Top Reasons USCIS Issued RFEs for H-1B Petitions in FY 2018
USCIS updated its RFE policies for H-1B petitions effective early 2025, emphasizing detailed documentation of specialty occupations and…
Critical Analysis of L1 Visa Misuse as an H1B Alternative in the USA
L1 visas enable intracompany transfers for managers and specialized workers without H1B's lottery or cap. Qualifiers need one…
The H-1B Lottery Crisis: How Gaming Undermines America’s Immigration System
The H-1B visa lottery system, designed to fairly allocate skilled-worker visas to deserving applicants, has become a rigged…
How Much Nike Pays U.S. Software Engineers According to H-1B Data
Nike supports foreign software engineers with competitive pay and reliable H 1B visa sponsorship, mostly in Oregon. Its…
Elon Musk Abandons Trump Amid H-1B Visa Policy Feud
The public dispute between Elon Musk and President Trump since June 2025 threatens the H-1B visa program. The…
Seniority and Salary as Key Factors in Issuing H-1B Visas
The U.S. H-1B selection system will prioritize applicants based on wage levels and seniority from July 2025. Employers…
DHS Developing Weighted Selection Rule for H-1B Petitions
DHS’s new proposed rule will replace the H-1B lottery with a weighted, beneficiary-centered system to curb abuse and…
U.S. Reaches H-1B Visa Cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026
The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 was reached on July 18, 2025. New cap-subject…
Are Employers Allowed to Make Employees Pay Attorney Fees for LCA Filings?
Starting July 17, 2025, employers must cover all H-1B filing and attorney fees. Employees cannot pay mandatory costs.…
Indians Using Paid Authorships and Fake Papers to Fast-Track US Entry
Growing use of paid authorships by Indian applicants to speed EB1A visas triggers enhanced USCIS checks. India’s government…
Notice to Appear During H-1B Grace Period: Trend or Error?
H-1B workers losing jobs get a 60-day grace period to find new employment or change status under new…
Expanded Use of Notices to Appear by USCIS Since February 2025
USCIS began issuing more NTAs from February 2025 for denied immigration benefits, impacting many applicants including crime victims…