USCIS Revokes H-1B Visas, Cites Wage Misclassification at Major IT Consulting Firm
USCIS denied and revoked H-1B approvals tied to an unnamed Vermont IT consulting company after finding wage levels did not match the job duties. The...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the recent updates on H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year 2025?
USCIS announced an increase in H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year 2025 to address workforce shortages.
Read: Will Cutting Hours or Pay Affect Your Work Visa Status?How 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 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 2024What are some key changes to the H-1B visa program for fiscal year 2025?
The USCIS adopted a 'beneficiary-centric' registration process, resulting in fewer registrations but relatively steady numbers of employers and unique foreign candidates applying for visas.
Read: Donald Trump Backs H-1B Visas: ‘We Need Competent People’What are some changes to the H-1B visa process as of January 17, 2025?
As of January 17, 2025, employers must use the new edition of Form I-129 and follow enhanced oversight rules for the H-1B visa program.
Read: Senator JD Vance Faces Criticism Over Meeting With Indian-American Investor Amid H-1B Debate
Brussels Airlines Staff Threaten Strike Over Tel Aviv Flights, ACV Puls Says
ACV Puls filed a strike notice against Brussels Airlines after the carrier shifted Tel Aviv flights from volunteer…
H-4 EAD Work Permits Uncertain as DHS Revives H-1B Spouse Rule
DHS has put forward a long-term proposal that could change H-4 EAD eligibility, but current cards remain valid…
H-1B Reform Rule at OMB Could Change Cap-Exempt University Hiring
DHS has proposed a $103,265 H-1B fee for cap-subject petitions, while qualifying cap-exempt universities and research organizations appear…
H-1B Reform Proposal: New Proposed Rule Won’t Affect Petitions Filed Today
H-1B filings submitted now still follow current rules and fees. DHS’s proposed fee rule is not effective yet,…
Deferring State Pension Loses Income Tax Exemption for Workers
Labour’s planned state pension tax exemption will not cover pensions with increments, the Treasury said. That means some…
Six Foreign Dive Instructors Arrested in Koh Tao Work Permit Crackdown
Six foreign dive instructors were arrested on Koh Tao on August 20, 2026, for allegedly working without Thai…
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP Tightens Work Permit and Labor-Compliance Penalties Sept 10
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP takes effect on September 10, 2026, tightening penalties for foreign workers and employers. Invalid…
How a $150,000 Wage Floor Would Cut Entry-Level and Recent-Graduate Hiring
New 2026 H-1B rules prioritize high-wage applicants, proposing a $150,000 salary floor and ending the random lottery to…
Chip Roy Presses Texas State on H-1B Hiring Row Over Foreign Worker Contract Renewal
Congressman Chip Roy challenges Texas State University's H-1B renewal, testing Governor Abbott's visa freeze while pushing for federal…