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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.
Immigration Lawyers Warn 500,000 H-1B Visa Holders: Don’t Share Documents with Influencers
Attorneys warn H-1B holders that social media influencers have no legal authority to demand immigration records or conduct fraud investigations at workplaces.
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After 50 Rejections, Applicant Lands Two Microsoft Offers by Leveraging Linkedin Networking
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Indian Software Architect Leaves ₹1.5 Crore Job for Dubai. Now Tax Residency and Visa Rules Decide
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$120,000 Texas Job Offer Can’t Stop NRI Student from Choosing India Over U.S.
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$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
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250,000 Job Losses Loom as UK Recession Warning Puts Sponsored Workers’ Visas at Risk
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Deloitte Cuts Parental Leave to 8 Weeks, Rolls Back IVF Benefits for Some U.S. Staff
Deloitte to cut parental leave, PTO, and $50k in IVF benefits for internal U.S. support roles under a…