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.
Laid-Off H-1B Worker Faces Harsh Reality of 60-Day Rule
The 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after layoffs remains strictly enforced in 2025. Despite tech layoffs, hiring continues, often through outsourcing firms. Workers face visa instability, processing delays, and…
USCIS Extends H-1B Cap Filing Deadline by One Day to July 1
USCIS extended the FY 2026 H-1B filing deadline to July 1, 2025 after technical issues. Employers must submit…
Why H1B Visa Rejection Isn’t the End for Indian Professionals
The 2024 H-1B visa rejection rate dropped to 2.5%, but lottery odds remain low with 16.6% selected. Indian…
H-1B Worker Says US Employer Won’t Sponsor Green Card, One Year to Find Job
New 2025 rules impose stricter requirements on U.S. companies sponsoring H-1B workers for green cards. Workers must find…
Man with ₹50 LPA Laid Off by US Startup Struggles to Find Job
In 2025, tech layoffs remain high with over 62,000 affected workers. Professionals earning ₹50 LPA face barriers in…
US Allows Entrepreneurs to Apply for Self-Sponsored H-1B Visas
Starting January 2025, entrepreneurs owning over 50% of US corporations or LLCs can self-petition H-1B visas. Requirements include…
H-1B Visa Uncertainty Drives Indian Developer to Consider Canada Move
Indian tech workers face H-1B challenges and slow U.S. green card processes, prompting moves to Canada. Canadian open…
IT Consulting Firms Surpass Big Tech in H-1B Visa Sponsorship 2024
Amazon leads 2024 H-1B approvals; staffing agencies grow influential with banks and telecoms. USCIS reduced fraudulent lottery entries…
One Family Emergency Could Cost Indian Techie Their H-1B Visa
Indian H-1B workers face visa risks during family emergencies due to strict 2025 rules requiring uninterrupted employment. No…
US Cancels H-1B Visas for Bengaluru and Hyderabad Workers Staying in India
Indian H-1B holders in Bengaluru and Hyderabad experienced visa cancellations in June 2025 due to extended absences from…