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.
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 create uncertainty for future housing demand.
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Uscis Appeals Office Rules Withdrawn H-1B Entries Can Still Trigger Fraud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…
Rural Schools Face Teacher Shortages as H-1B Visa Costs Hit International Hiring
Rising H-1B costs and stricter visa rules are disrupting international teacher hiring, threatening staffing stability in rural U.S.…
Tech Researchers Sue Over Visa Screening That Targets Social Media Work Beyond H-1B
Tech researchers sue the Trump administration, alleging visa screening unconstitutionally targets professionals in misinformation and social media research.
DHS Moves CBP Officials After Privacy Threshold Analyses Spark Surveillance Transparency Fight
DHS faces backlash for reclassifying privacy records as exempt from disclosure, potentially hiding early details of immigration surveillance…
Uscis H-1B Employer Data Hub Outage Blinds Job Seekers in H-1B Visa Market
USCIS takes the H-1B Employer Data Hub offline, cutting off vital sponsorship transparency for students and workers amid…
New WISA Act Targets Trump-Era H-1B Limits, Easing Visa Rules for Skilled Workers
Rep. Watson Coleman introduces the WISA Act to repeal 2025 H-1B restrictions, including the $100k fee, and restore…