Brad Smith Rebuts JD Vance on H-1B Program, Cites Satya Nadella’s Success
Brad Smith disputes JD Vance’s claims that Microsoft misuses the H-1B program. Microsoft says most of its roughly 6,000 petitions last fiscal year were for...
Top questions about L-1 Visa
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat actions should employers take regarding L-1 visas after July 2025?
Employers should review all L-1 assignments to ensure they meet stricter definitions, check wage levels, prepare for site visits and audits, and train HR and legal teams on the new rules.
Read: Impact of L1 Visa Misuse on U.S. Wages and Worker DisplacementWhat should employers do to prepare for potential delays in L-1 visa processing during a shutdown?
Employers should avoid tight travel dates, build in extra time for internal transfers, and keep approved vendors on standby.
Read: L-1 Blanket Approvals and Consular Appointments During a ShutdownWho will be affected by the new rules on the L1 visa program in 2025?
Employers who use the L1 visa program to bring workers to the United States, especially those in the IT sector and companies with a history of non-compliance, as well as foreign workers currently in or planning to apply for L1 visas.
Read: Key Reasons Employers Misuse the L1 Visa Program in 2025What changes did USCIS make to the L-1A visa program in 2025?
USCIS overhauled Form I-129, increasing scrutiny for all L-1A visa petitions and requiring more detailed evidence of the employee’s managerial or executive role.
Read: Recent Cases Highlight Employer Exploitation of L-1 Visa ProgramWhat 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 2024
H-1B, L-1, O-1 Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Grace Period Under Proposed DHS Rule
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 workers, potentially requiring immediate departure after job…
DHS Imposes 9-11 Response Fee on H-1B and L-1 Extensions for Employers
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fees to same-employer H-1B/L-1 extensions starting September 9, 2026, for companies meeting the 50/50…
DHS Extends $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 Fee to Extension Filings from Sept. 9
DHS to charge $4,000-$4,500 for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 9, 2026, for large companies where…
UK Expands Global Talent Visa to 100+ Firms, Including Astrazeneca and Jaguar Land Rover
UK expands Global Talent visa to 100+ private firms including AstraZeneca and JLR, simplifying recruitment for international researchers…
US Proposes H-1B, L-1 Renewal Fees, 9-11 Response, Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Hike
DHS is advancing a rule to apply $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 surcharges to visa extensions for large…
UC Berkeley’s H-1B Practices Face Scrutiny as DOL Launches Fraud Probe
UC Berkeley's 200+ H-1B filings face scrutiny as the Labor Dept. launches a nationwide fraud probe into university-based…
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…
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…