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’
Big Beautiful Bill’s Healthcare Rollback Hits Green Card Holders
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill restricts healthcare subsidies for immigrants, tightens H-1B visa requirements, expands border enforcement funding, and taxes remittances. These measures raise costs and increase oversight for…
Do Remittance Taxes Apply When Sending to H‑1B Dependents’ Foreign Accounts?
Starting late 2025, a 1% remittance tax affects US cross-border money transfers over $15, targeting non-bank methods. H-1B…
No Exemptions or Credits for H-1B Remittances in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizen immigrants, including H-1B…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill’s Remittance Tax on H-1B Diaspora Transfers
Starting 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill enforces a 1% tax on U.S. remittances. India, Mexico, and the…
Will H‑1B Families Sponsoring Parents Face Higher Costs from New Remittance Tax?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enforces a 1% tax on non-commercial remittance transfers by H-1B visa holders…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impose IRS Rules on Remittance for H-1B Holders
Starting fiscal 2026, a 3.5% excise tax applies to remittances sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens such as H-1B…
Will OBBBA’s Remittance Data Rule Increase IRS and ICE Scrutiny?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a 1% tax on remittances and requires detailed reporting to the…
Impact of SALT Cap Changes on High-Income H-1B Visa Holders’ Tax Brackets
The OBBB Act temporarily raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, but phases it out for MAGI over…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act on H-1B Self-Employed Remittance Taxes
Starting January 1, 2026, non-U.S. citizens with H-1B visas who send money abroad must pay a 3.5% excise…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Remittance Tax Affect Income Tax Credits?
From 2026, a 1% excise tax applies to international transfers over $15 under the One Big Beautiful Bill.…