SMARTER Act H.R. 10460 by David Schweikert Seeks to Replace H-1B Visa System
The SMARTER Act is a proposal, not current immigration policy. It would revise H-1B selection, introduce points-based assessment for employment-based green...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow 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 ChangesWhat changes will H-1B visa applicants in India face starting September 2, 2025?
Starting September 2, 2025, all H-1B visa applicants in India must attend in-person interviews at a U.S. consulate, ending the dropbox option.
Read: When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?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 DebateHow 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 Visa
Vance Backs Ending H-1B Program as $100,000 H-1B Fee Court Fight Stalls Future
JD Vance called the H-1B program broken and said he would support eliminating it, but his remarks do…
Rep. Van Duyne Files H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act to Target H-1B Program Violations and Immigration Document Fraud
The H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act, introduced by Rep. Beth Van Duyne, proposes higher fines for certain H-1B…
H-1B Layoff, Petition Withdrawal, Visa and Border Stages: How the Order Reaches Consulates
Federal agencies are directed to consider H-1B sponsors’ layoff histories during petition, visa and admission reviews, without automatic…
New York Hospitals Seek H-1B Visa Fee Exemption Backed by American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association wants DHS to exempt healthcare workers from a proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject H-1B…
Aliens Exempt from Alien Employment Permit Must Secure Certificate of Exemption Under DOLE Department Order No. 248-B
DOLE now requires exempt foreign workers to secure a Certificate of Exemption before immigration filing. From September 3,…
F-2 and J-2 Dependents Face Fixed Period of Admission with Admit Until Date
Starting September 15, 2026, F-2 and J-2 dependents will no longer receive D/S on new admissions. Their I-94s…
US Court Restores H-4 EAD Automatic Extensions for 7 Spouses via Preliminary Injunction
A California court restored H-4 work authorization protection for seven plaintiffs only. The ruling does not cover all…
H-1B Demand Plunges as $100K Fee Cuts Visa Lottery Entries
A $100,000 H-1B fee cut employer participation sharply, driving registrations down to about 344,000. Courts blocked the policy,…
Techie Blasts Google Over Job Offer Withdrawn During H-1B Grace Period
Google reportedly withdrew a verbal H-1B offer on day five of the grace period. The case highlights that…