Trump Administration Adds 65,000 H-2B Guest Worker Visas for Fiscal Year 2026
The Trump administration announced on January 30, 2026, that it will add approximately 65,000 H-2B seasonal guest worker…
U.S. Confirms Seasonal Work Permits H-2B Program Under Deliberation
The U.S. government has authorized 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026, a 50% reduction from prior years.…
O-1 Visas Hit Record High as H-1B Costs Drive Talent Abroad
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces wage-weighted selection and higher costs, prompting many to pivot toward the O-1…
Tax Filing Guide for L-1 Visa Holders in 2026: Residency and Forms
L-1 visa holders must use the Substantial Presence Test to define their 2026 tax residency. This status dictates…
H-4 Spouses Challenge DHS Rule Ending Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit in California is challenging the DHS decision to end automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents…
Navigating O-1 Tax Filing: Residency, Forms, and Deadlines for 2026
O-1 visa holders must file U.S. taxes based on residency determined by the Substantial Presence Test. Filing the…
H-1B and H-4 Travel to India: Delays and Enhanced Vetting Effects
U.S. employers planning for the FY 2027 H-1B cap must account for significant appointment delays in India. Success…
O-1 Visas for OnlyFans Creators Surge Since Covid-19 Era
New USCIS guidelines formalize O-1 visa eligibility for digital creators by accepting online metrics and high subscription earnings…
Microsoft Advises H-1B/H-4 Employees on Visa Stamping Delays
New U.S. visa vetting rules effective December 2025 have triggered massive appointment rescheduling for H-1B and H-4 workers.…
Worldwide H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Expands to All Applicants
The State Department will require social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 applicants applying…
Rounds Pushes to Maximize H-2B Visas to Meet Seasonal Labor Needs
Thirty-one Senators are urging the government to release the maximum number of supplemental H-2B visas for 2026. This…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…