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.
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?How does the H-1B process work for employers and employees in 2025?
The H-1B process remains employer-driven, with the employer filing the petition and the employee maintaining status by staying employed in the approved job under the approved terms.
Read: US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 ChangesHow did employer actions affect H-1B visa holders in 2025?
Employers increased the risk of H-1B workers going out of status by rapidly withdrawing petitions after layoffs, complicating their future re-entry into the U.S.
Read: H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and EmployersWhat changes has USCIS introduced to curb H-1B visa exploitation starting in 2025?
USCIS has introduced beneficiary-focused selection and mandatory passport information for lottery registrations to tackle registration abuse.
Read: H-1B Exploitation: Middlemen Gaming the SystemWhat are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’H-1B Workers Face Uncertainty as 2025 Policy Overhauls Spark Panic
The 2025 H-1B modernization tightens degree-to-duty links, increases DHS enforcement and site visits, keeps the beneficiary-centric lottery, and raises CSPA aging-out risks as of August 15, 2025. Employers must bolster…
Revanth Reddy: H-1B Fee Hike Totally Unacceptable Amid $100K Levy
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions from abroad effective September 21, 2025,…
US Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions in 12-Month Ban
A presidential proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025 creates a $100,000 one‑time fee for new H‑1B petitions filed for…
LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44%…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…
Tiwari Slams Modi Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Rise and Policy Clarity
An executive order imposes a $100,000 annual fee on all new H-1B petitions from September 21, 2025. India’s…
Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians in US to Make the Bold Move
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation enacts a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B petitions effective Sept 21, 2025. The…
Musk’s H-1B Shift: From U.S. Strength to “Broken Program” Flip-Flop
The administration imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (Sept 19, 2025) and enforced the Jan 17,…
H-1B $100,000 Fee Explained: Debunking 8 Common Myths
A Presidential Proclamation sets a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions effective September 21, 2025. Current H‑1B holders…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Excludes Existing Holders: Policy Analysis
An executive order enacts a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting September 21,…