Work Visas
U.S. employment visa categories compared — H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN, E-2, H-2B, and R-1. Side-by-side eligibility, processing times, costs, and employer obligations for each work visa type.
USCIS Hits Cap for Second H-2B Visa Allocation for Returning Workers in 2026
USCIS hits the second supplemental H-2B visa cap for April 2026; third allocation for summer jobs remains open for filings until September 15, 2026.
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
L-1 Visa Blanket L Petition Faces Cool-Off Rule, Worrying Thousands of Workers
Blanket L visa denials now trigger a six-month cool-off period, disrupting corporate transfers and leaving workers in legal…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
Dignity Act of 2025 Would Fast-Track O-1 Visas for STEM Phd Graduates
The Dignity Act of 2025 proposes fast-tracking O-1 visas for U.S. STEM PhD graduates by presuming eligibility, though…
USCIS Hits H-2B Visa Cap for FY26 Second Half, Adds 46,000 Supplemental Visas
USCIS hit the FY 2026 H-2B visa cap on March 10. Supplemental visas remain available for employers, with…
20 L-1 Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your L-1 intracompany transfer visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of…
20 H-4 Visa Interview Questions with Sample Answers (2026)
Prepare for your H-4 visa interview with 20 real questions and sample answers. Covers purpose of visit, finances,…
O-1 Visa Holders with Extraordinary Ability File Form I-129 for Tax Status Updates
O-1 workers face new 2026 rules: mandatory Form I-129 updates, $2,965 premium fees, and strict tax residency compliance…
Chinese Students and Scholars in U.S. Gain Tax Exemptions Under Article 20 in 2026
A guide for Chinese students and scholars in the U.S. on claiming tax treaty benefits under Articles 19…