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.
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 a clear employer-employee relationship, financial assets above $100,000, and a maximum 18-month…
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…
Germany Work Visa: Positive Updates Announced for Pakistani Applicants
Germany’s new Consular Services Portal lets Pakistani workers apply online for work visas, reducing delays and improving transparency.…
How US Employers Can Safeguard Immigrant Tech Workers’ Visas
The 2025 U.S. immigration policy changes increase visa revocations and H-1B denials, creating uncertainty for immigrant tech workers.…
Third-Country H1B Visa Appointments for Indians Now Unavailable
Indian applicants seeking Third-Country H1B visas in Nairobi face no appointments in 2025. Without official explanation or policy…
H-1B Visa Signups Drop Sharply in 2026: Key Reasons Explained
H-1B visa registrations fell 26.9% for Fiscal Year 2026 to 343,981 due to fraud prevention, higher costs, and…
EU Pressure Leads Sweden to Revise Work Visa Proposal
On January 1, 2025, Sweden adopted new EU Blue Card rules lowering salary requirements and expanding eligibility. These…