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’
Does Underpaying Remittance Excise Tax Affect H-1B Visa Renewals or Sponsorship?
Beginning in 2026, a 3.5% remittance excise tax applies to non-U.S. citizens sending money abroad. H-1B visas and sponsorship are unaffected by underpayment. The OBBB also raises immigration fees and…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Medicaid Cuts on H‑1B Tax Credit Claims
OBBBA’s 2025 Medicaid and SNAP cuts increase costs and reduce benefits for H-1B families relying on refundable tax…
Does the New Excise Tax Under OBBB Trigger FBAR for H-1B Holders?
A new 1% excise tax on electronic remittances begins in 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.…
Will Dual‑Income H‑1B Couples Lose Education Credit Eligibility Under OBBBA?
H-1B couples holding valid SSNs can claim education credits under the OBBBA in 2025. The Act retains AOTC…
Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Require SSNs for Child Tax Credit Eligibility?
The OBBBA increases the Child Tax Credit but requires both parents to have work-eligible Social Security Numbers if…
Impact of OBBB Act’s $40,000 SALT Cap Increase on H-1B Families in CA, NY, TX
From 2025, the OBBB Act increases SALT deductions to $40,000, providing federal tax relief for H-1B families in…
Will Green Card Holders Share Remittance Tax Rules with H-1B Visa Holders Under OBBB?
Starting January 2026, a remittance tax of 3.5%-5% applies to H-1B visa and green card holders sending money…
Annual Remittance Tax Cost Difference for Single vs Dual-Income H-1B Households Under OBBBA
From December 31, 2025, a 1% excise tax on remittances impacts nonresident H-1B visa holders, doubling costs for…
Could Remittance Excise Tax Drive H‑1B Families to Use Crypto or Informal Methods?
OBBB’s 1% remittance tax targets money transfers abroad starting 2026, impacting H-1B families who might face higher costs…
Impact of New Remittance Excise Tax on H‑1B Families Sending Money Home
Starting January 2026, a 1% federal tax applies on cash remittances sent abroad, impacting H-1B families. The tax…