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.
Manitoba selects 62 candidates in latest Skilled Worker Overseas draw
Manitoba’s May 15, 2025 MPNP draw invited 62 skilled workers with a 626 minimum score. Federal caps cut nominations from 9,500 to 4,750. A two-year work permit extension supports current…
Provincial Nominee Program changes open new paths for skilled workers in Canada
Canada’s 2025 PNP cuts limit nominations but expand Express Entry for skilled workers with Canadian experience. Staying informed,…
3.5% Remittance Tax Hits H-1B Workers and Nris Sending Money to India
A 3.5% tax on US remittances sent by non-citizens took effect Jan 1, 2026, significantly reducing money sent…
Provincial Nominee Program sees sharp quota cuts for 2025 in Canada
In 2025, Canada halves PNP quotas to 55,000, with British Columbia drastically limiting applicants to 1,100. Federal reforms…
USCIS reports fewer FY 2026 H-1B Cap Season registrations
FY 2026 H-1B cap season data shows fewer registrations but a higher 35.3% selection rate due to anti-fraud…
H-1B visa holders face tighter US immigration crackdown in new measures
Indian nationals holding H-1B visas and green cards face intensified US immigration scrutiny since April 2025. Visa cancellations…
Donald Trump Ally Demands Crackdown on H-1B Visas
Targeting Indian agencies linked to illegal immigration, the US canceled 2,000 visa appointments. Indians receive over 70% of…
Tata Consultancy wins dismissal of H-1B visa fraud lawsuit in US
A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Tata Consultancy of misusing L-1A visas was dismissed by a Texas court due to…
US Tech Companies Reduce Hiring of H-1B Visa Holders and OPT Graduates
H-1B visa approvals declined sharply among US tech firms, amid over 300,000 layoffs and new immigration rules taking…
H-1B visa applications drop after fee hike to $215 per entry
For 2026, H-1B visa filings fell 25%, driven by a higher $215 fee, anti-fraud enforcement, and lingering Trump-era…