U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security…
H-1B Fraud: Pair Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Fake University of California Positions
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
2 Indian-Origin Men Plead Guilty in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Using Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
Day 1 CPT Nightmare: USCIS Denies Green Cards, Revokes H-1Bs in 2026
Key Takeaways USCIS is denying I-485 filings over OPT-to-Day-1-CPT transitions dating back to 2018, with RFE rates above…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…
Wall Street Banks Slash H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Tech Roles in 2026
Wall Street banks show a split in H-1B visa filings for 2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-prioritization…
Trump Tightens H-1B Visa Rules, Adding $100,000 Fee for IT Outsourcing Firms
Trump imposes a $100,000 H-1B fee for new overseas hires to curb outsourcing; current visa holders and renewals…
Walmart Cuts H-1B Filings by Over Half as $100,000 Fee Hits Visa Applications
Walmart H-1B filings dropped 50% in late 2025 as new $100,000 fees and wage-weighted lottery rules transformed U.S.…
48% Jump in Labor Department Probes as Project Firewall Targets H-1B Visa Fraud
Project Firewall drives a 48% surge in H-1B probes using AI, shifting from complaint-based to proactive enforcement with…
20 H-1B Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your H-1B visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose, employment, finances, documents,…
O-1 Visa Holders with Extraordinary Ability File Form I-129 for Tax Status Updates
O-1 workers face new 2026 rules: mandatory Form I-129 updates, $2,965 premium fees, and strict tax residency compliance…