H1B
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2025 H-1B Visa Lottery Remains Random Amid Proposed Wage-Based Reforms
The 2025 H-1B visa allocation uses a random lottery with 85,000 caps, including 20,000 for advanced degrees. No official wage-prioritized system exists yet. Employers must register early and submit petitions…
Proposed H-1B Shift Prioritizes High Wages Over Lottery System
From FY 2027, the U.S. H-1B visa process shifts to wage-based selection prioritizing higher salaries. Employers must adjust…
Advantages of the Wage-Based H-1B System for Economic Value
The H-1B visa program will switch from a lottery to a wage-based selection system in July 2025, prioritizing…
Immigration Proposal Aims to End Backdoor Hiring in US Universities
The 2025 Act removes H-1B visa exemption for U.S. universities, requiring future foreign hires to enter the regular…
GOP Bill Seeks to Remove H-1B Visa Exemption for Universities
The 2025 bill ends H-1B exemptions for universities, forcing them into the capped visa lottery. Current holders can…
JD Vance Issues Warning on Risks of H-1B Visa Program
Starting January 2025, the H-1B program limits lottery entries to one per person, allows startup founder self-sponsorship, and…
Amazon’s 2025 H-1B Filings Reveal Competitive Tech Salaries
Amazon leads H 1B sponsorship with competitive salaries averaging over $150,000 for Software Engineers, full fee payment, efficient…
Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Immigration Statuses and Visa Classifications
USCIS updates effective July 23, 2025, reduce naturalization and Green Card processing times and require travel reporting. OPT…
Young Workers Demand Elimination of H-1B Visa Amid Job Crisis
The 2025 updates to the H-1B visa program include a new specialty occupation definition and cap-gap extension. The…
Elon Musk Calls Trump Admin’s H1-B Visa Lottery Overhaul ‘Great’
Significant H-1B reforms took effect in 2025, introducing a beneficiary-centered lottery with a $215 fee, self-sponsorship options for…