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’Impact of Trump’s 25% Tariff on Indian Students and Skilled Workers
Effective August 7, 2025, a 25% tariff on Indian goods aims to address trade imbalances and protect U.S. jobs. While visas aren’t yet affected, Indian students and H-1B workers could…
US Crackdown on H-1B Visas Raises Future Application Concerns
In 2025, the H-1B visa program expanded eligibility beyond degrees, tightened employer scrutiny, and reformed the lottery to…
Steve Bannon Demands End to H-1B Visas and Immediate Exit for Foreign Graduates
Steve Bannon demands stopping H 1B Visas and expelling international graduates, citing job losses. The Trump government considers…
H 1B Visa In Person Interview Required Starting September 2, 2025
Starting September 2, 2025, all H 1B visa applicants require an in-person interview and a $250 visa integrity…
When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?
The U.S. Department of State ends the H-1B visa dropbox option in India effective September 2, 2025, requiring…
Over 1.2 Million Indian Tech Workers Demand Action on Green Card Backlog
Indian nationals endure decades-long waits for employment-based green cards due to USCIS’s 11.3 million backlog and restrictive per-country…
Microsoft Denies H-1B Visa Use Linked to Layoffs After JD Vance Criticism
Microsoft’s July 2025 layoffs affected 3% of its workforce amid 4,712 H-1B visa filings mostly for extensions. Vice…
Visa Interview Waivers Ended for H-1B and Foreign Workers
Starting September 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews, ending widespread interview waivers. H-1B and other…
Why Washington D.C. Is Failing to Address Immigration in Physician Shortage
The US physician shortage jeopardizes rural healthcare. The Doctors in Our Borders Act would raise Conrad 30 waivers…
Why Trump Supporters Demand Ending the H-1B Visa Program
In 2025, Trump supporters push to change the H-1B visa program by ending university exceptions and introducing wage-based…