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’
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 to estimated 200,000-220,000.
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…
U.S. USCIS Sets 90-Day Window for H-1B Petition in FY 2027 Petition Filing Window
USCIS FY 2027 H-1B selection notices are due by March 31, 2026. Employers must file petitions between April…
U.S. Expands Social Media Checks for H-1B Visa Applicants March 30 2026
H-1B employers must navigate FY 2027 cap deadlines and strict social media vetting rules to ensure successful visa…
Not Selected in H-1B? Canada PR via Express Entry Still Demands Strong Credentials
USCIS to finish FY 2027 H-1B selections by March 31, 2026. Employers must file petitions by June 30.…
USCIS Says Employers Need Not Notify It If H-1B Electronic Registration Is Not Filed
USCIS issues FY 2027 H-1B selections with new wage-level weighting. Employers must file petitions between April 1 and…
H-1B Portal Statuses: Selected, Submitted, Invalidated, Denied Explained
USCIS FY 2027 H-1B selection notices are due by March 31, 2026. New rules prioritize higher-wage levels in…
U.S. USCIS Begins Releasing H-1B Registration Selection Results in Myuscis Accounts
USCIS begins releasing FY 2027 H-1B results under a new wage-weighted system. Check myUSCIS accounts through March 31…
DOL Issues H-1B Prevailing Wage NPRM, Raising Pay Levels for Employers
The DOL proposed raising H-1B and PERM prevailing wage floors, potentially increasing entry-level requirements to the 34th percentile…