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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.Los Angeles Tops New American Economy City Index, Expands ESL Classes with LA Welcomes
New York City leads the 2026 City Index for immigrant support, as newcomers contribute $2.9 trillion to the US economy through local integration programs.
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Japan’s FY2026 LOTUS Programme Backs 1,000 Indian Phd Scholars—if They Secure Host Labs
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Jpmorgan Orders Full Return to Office, Putting H-1B Visa Workers’ Status at Risk
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California Ranks Lower for Immigrants as Sanctuary Laws Collide with Job Opportunities
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Jury Awards $8.4M in Retaliation Claim as Cognizant Verdict Warns H-1B Employers
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Powell’s Harvard Warning Hits Youth Job Market Deadlines for Visa Workers
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USCIS Says Employers Need Not Notify It If H-1B Electronic Registration Is Not Filed
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‘LMIA Fast-Track Blitz’ Sees Global Talent Stream Processing Times Hold at 12 Days
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Mohre Tells Private-Sector Workers No Automatic Remote-Work Right
UAE's MoHRE urges private-sector weather caution but stops short of a mandatory work-from-home order, leaving attendance decisions to…