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’
Do Remittance Taxes Under OBBB Act Differ for H-1B Joint vs Separate Filers?
Effective after 2025, the OBBB Act introduces a 1% remittance tax on money sent abroad from U.S. banks affecting H-1B visa holders equally whether filing jointly or separately. Banks will…
New IRS Reporting Rules for H-1B Holders Under One Big Beautiful Bill
Starting July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may require H-1B holders to pay a 3.5% tax…
Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill on SALT Deduction for Dual-Income H-1B Families
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes raising the SALT deduction cap to $40,000, easing federal taxes for…
Are H-1B Self-Employed Individuals Subject to New Taxes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill?
From July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enhances the QBI deduction and bonus depreciation but introduces…
H-1B Households Filing with ITINs Remain Ineligible for Child Tax Credit
Effective July 3, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands the Child Tax Credit but maintains SSN…
Impact of $40,000 SALT Deduction Cap on Jointly Filing H-1B Couples
Senate’s bill raises SALT deduction cap to $40,000 in 2025, aiding H-1B couples in high-tax states with significant…
Annual Remittance Tax Impact on Dual-Income H-1B Families Under New Bill
A 1% remittance tax in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act applies to immigrant money transfers over $15,…
Are Remittances by Green-Card Holders and H-1B Workers Taxed Equally Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
Starting after December 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act charges a 1% tax on cash sent abroad.…
Does the Remittance Excise Tax Apply Equally to Cash and Electronic Transfers by H‑1B Visa Holders?
Starting after 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes a 3.5% excise tax on remittances by non-U.S.…
Could OBBB Remittance Tax Push H-1B Families to Use Informal Transfers?
The OBBB remittance tax, effective late 2025, targets cross-border transfers over $15, affecting H-1B families and others. It…