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 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 effect in 2024-2025. Stricter DHS oversight and legal challenges reduce foreign worker…
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…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary…
H-1B Visas Blocked as Trump Targets Indian Travel Agents
The U.S. enacted visa bans targeting Indian travel executives linked to illegal immigration, increasing scrutiny of both “donkey…
H-1B visa debate grows: Is brain drain hurting India’s future?
The H-1B visa sparks ongoing debate on brain drain and national benefit. Despite American gains, India receives economic…
H-1B visa holders face new uncertainty as tech sector sees more layoffs
Tech sector layoffs in 2025 have sharply impacted H-1B visa workers, forcing USCIS to hold a second lottery…
DOJ Whistleblower Policy expands, raising risks for H-1B visa employers
DOJ’s 2025 expansion of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program targets immigration violations. Whistleblowers reporting improper hiring practices…
H-1B visa demand still strong as USCIS gets 344K registrations for 85K quota
For FY26, USCIS received 343,981 H-1B registrations but only 85,000 can be approved. New anti-fraud and beneficiary-centric reforms…
Catch and Revoke rule put H-1B and F-1 visa holders at greater risk
The “Catch and Revoke” rule empowers the U.S. government to revoke H-1B and F-1 visas for any offense,…
Steve Bannon Demands Trump Kill H-1B Visas Now
Steve Bannon urges eliminating the H-1B visa program, claiming it undercuts US workers. This has intensified divisions within…