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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.
Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26
Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5 billion in FY2026, pressuring the current account and rupee. Effects would hit…
Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee…
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants in 2025?
The U.S. still offers top universities and market scale, but 2025 immigration proposals—huge H-1B fees, caps, and OPT…
Why the $100K H-1B Fee Hits TCS Harder Than Amazon
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025 disproportionately affects Indian IT firms with lower H-1B wages, causing…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required
Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a…
TCS Halts New H-1B Sponsorship in U.S., Expands Local Hiring Push
TCS will stop sponsoring new H-1B petitions for U.S. hires under a 2025 policy, prioritizing local hiring. The…
New Scams Target Canadian Job Hunters: Trends, Tactics, and Safeguards
Job scams surged in Canada into 2025, with CAFC reporting $49M lost in 2024 and $22.7M in Q1…
Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers
Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With…
Canada’s Job Market Mismatch: About One in Three Immigrants Overqualified
Many skilled immigrants in Canada remain overqualified: 26.7% of degree-holders were overqualified in 2021 and immigrant unemployment reached…
White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee
A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025;…