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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024How 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 steps should applicants take to prepare for potential H-1B visa policy changes?
Applicants should start early by keeping an eye on policy updates, gather documents that meet the latest requirements, and work closely with their employers who will need to be proactive as well.
Read: The Impact of U.S. Immigration Policy Changes on the H-1B VisaWhat policy changes are affecting the H-1B program for 2025?
The H-1B program is set to have a fee hike to $100,000 for new applications effective from the FY27 lottery cycle, which will reshape hiring choices.
Read: Manager Warns of Growing H-1B Bias Against Indian Tech Workers in U.S.
H-1B Wage Violations: Your Rights, Bench Time, and Remedies
H-1B workers have federal protections against underpayment and illegal benching. Confirm wages on your petition and LCA, gather documentation, and consider internal resolution, job transfer, or filing a DOL complaint…
H-1B Employer Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Immigration Status
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UK Net Migration Slumps 80% as 74,000 Indians Exit
Net migration fell to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, down from 944,000. Indian nationals led exits…
Authorities Examine H-1B visa, Industrial-Scale Fraud Claims Linked to Chennai
Allegations of large-scale H-1B fraud tied to Chennai—one claim of 220,000 visas and an 80–90% questionable rate—have reignited…
Indian students launch UK council to tackle employer silence on jobs
INSEC formed in November 2025 to tackle rising job barriers for about 166,000 Indian students in the UK.…
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google Dominate H-1B Approvals in 2025
In fiscal 2025 U.S. tech giants dominated initial H-1B approvals: Amazon had 4,644 approvals and top firms prioritized…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…