Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
Republican Representative Introduces End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
Rep. Eli Crane introduces the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, proposing a 3-year pause and a…
Immigration Lawyers Warn 500,000 H-1B Visa Holders: Don’t Share Documents with Influencers
Attorneys warn H-1B holders that social media influencers have no legal authority to demand immigration records or conduct…
US Consulates in India Gradually Resume H-1B and F-1 Visa Appointment Slots
U.S. consulates in India begin releasing limited H-1B and F-1 visa slots for 2026, signaling a slow easing…
U.S. Embassy Resumes H-1B and F-1 Visa Slots in India, Experts Warn of Mass Rescheduling
U.S. consulates in India resume H-1B and F-1 visa appointments in April 2026 amid record demand, expanded security…
H-1B Fraud: Pair Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Fake University of California Positions
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
2 Indian-Origin Men Plead Guilty in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Using Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
Day 1 CPT Nightmare: USCIS Denies Green Cards, Revokes H-1Bs in 2026
Key Takeaways USCIS is denying I-485 filings over OPT-to-Day-1-CPT transitions dating back to 2018, with RFE rates above…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…