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’Notice to Appear During H-1B Grace Period: Trend or Error?
H-1B workers losing jobs get a 60-day grace period to find new employment or change status under new rules from January 17, 2025, but some face wrongful NTAs. Quick action…
Expanded Use of Notices to Appear by USCIS Since February 2025
USCIS began issuing more NTAs from February 2025 for denied immigration benefits, impacting many applicants including crime victims…
H-1B Visa Holder Warns Against Buying Homes Amid Job Instability
H-1B Visa holders confront homeownership risks in 2025 due to job instability and visa ties. High mortgage costs…
Investment Strategies for NRIs on H1B: Balancing US-India Assets and Goals
H-1B visa NRIs should balance U.S. and Indian equity investments, avoid unauthorized work, build emergency cash and gold…
UK Skilled Worker Visa Updates: Raised Skill and Salary Thresholds from 2025
The UK’s Skilled Worker Visa changes effective July 2025 increase skill and salary thresholds, eliminate over 100 jobs,…
Is the TN Visa Better Than the H-1B Visa for Work in the US?
TN Visa offers quick processing and unlimited renewals for Canadians and Mexicans in specific jobs but no direct…
Former OpenAI CTO’s Startup Offers H-1B Employees $500K Salaries
Thinking Machines Lab, led by ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, offers up to $500,000 salaries for H-1B workers before…
US H-1B Visa Applicants Face Stricter Scrutiny and Longer Delays
Stricter H-1B visa rules in 2025 under the Trump administration sharply raised denial and RFE rates. Indian professionals…
H-1B Visa Prospects Dim Amid Trump’s Return and Increased Scrutiny
The H-1B visa is under increased scrutiny in 2025 with longer processing times, a rising denial rate, and…
Microsoft Lays Off 9,000 Amid H-1B Visa Controversy and Claims
Microsoft’s 9,000 layoffs and record H-1B visa applications in 2025 highlight tensions between workforce changes and immigration policy.…