USCIS Finalizes FY 2027 H-1B Selections by March 31, Led by California
USCIS concludes FY 2027 H-1B lottery selections by March 31, 2026. California leads hiring as employers prepare for…
Texas Universities and Research Nonprofits Lead Cap-Exempt H-1B Petitions in 2026
Learn how Texas universities and nonprofits use cap-exempt H-1B petitions for year-round hiring without the 2026 lottery risks.
Big Tech H-1B Filings Fall as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft Cut Jobs Under Wage-Weighted Picks
New $100,000 fees and wage-weighted selection have caused H-1B filings to plummet in 2026, as tech giants pivot…
H-1B Visa Holders Face Substantial Presence Test in 2026. When Are They Resident Aliens?
The 2026 H-1B update covers wage-based selection rules, tax residency tests, and new fees to ensure compliance for…
10 Best States for H-1B Visa Holders in 2026 as $100,000 Consular Fee Looms
USCIS ends the random H-1B lottery for FY 2027, replacing it with a wage-based selection system. Higher salaries…
From F-1 to H-1B Visa: When You Start Paying FICA Taxes
Learn how the F-1 to H-1B transition affects FICA, residency status, and treaty benefits in 2026. Manage payroll…
H-1B, FY 2027, Initial Selection Process Complete as Second Lottery Remains Unclear
USCIS begins FY 2027 H-1B selection notices; a second lottery is possible if the 85,000 cap isn't met…
Selected in H-1B Lottery? Myuscis Shows USCIS Filing Next Steps
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B lottery selections. Filing window opens April 1, 2026. New wage-weighted rules and updated…
H-1B Cap-Gap Now Runs Through April 1 Under H-1B Modernization Final Rule
USCIS to notify H-1B lottery winners by March 31, 2026. New rules extend student cap-gap to April 2027…
H-1B Petition Filing After Selection: USCIS Lists Form I-129 Documents
USCIS FY 2027 H-1B selection notices are due March 31. Selected employers must file petitions between April 1…
Jury Awards $8.4M in Retaliation Claim as Cognizant Verdict Warns H-1B Employers
A New York jury awarded $8.4M in a Cognizant retaliation case, signaling high legal risks for employers who…
USCIS Completes FY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration, Including Advanced Degree Exemption
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection; filing opens April 1, 2026, under new wage-weighted rules. Total registrations drop…
H-1B Prevailing Wage Levels Are Set by DOL Using OEWS Data, Four-Tier System
USCIS expects to finish FY 2027 H-1B cap selections by March 31, 2026. Wage levels now impact selection…
USCIS Questions H-1B Workers’ B-1/B-2 Switch After Layoff Risk
New 2026 USCIS policies and $100,000 fees have turned H-1B to B-1/B-2 'bridge' filings into high-risk strategies for…