O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…
Major U.S. Employers Urge H-1B and H-4 Return Before Sept 21
A September executive order establishes a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B effective September 21, 2025, leading major firms…
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco.…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and…
How to Make the E-2 Investor Visa Work for Small Business Owners
In 2025 the E-2 visa stays stable: spouses can work immediately, dependent visa validity depends on treaty rules,…
TN Visa’s Role in the U.S. Labor Market and Its Uncertain Future
USCIS’s June 4, 2025 guidance tightens TN visa adjudication, enforcing strict degree rules, banning self-employment, and aligning CBP…
Guide for Canadian L1-A Visa Holders Entering US Border Under USMCA
Under USMCA, Canadian L1-A executives enter the US without a visa stamp by presenting an approved USCIS petition.…
Navigating TN Visa Grace Period and Travel After Job Loss
If you lose your job on a TN visa, a new 60-day grace period lets you find work,…
How Travel Outside the U.S. Impacts H-1B, H-4, and Green Card Timelines
H-1B and H-4 visa holders and green card applicants must ensure valid visa stamps and Advance Parole when…
How H-4 EAD Benefits Dependents After Primary Applicant’s I-140 Approval
H-4 spouses with approved I-140 can apply for EAD to work legally in the U.S. Early renewals benefit…
Complete Guide to H-2B Nanny Visas and Eligibility in 2025
H-2B visa updates in 2025 allow hiring nannies from any country with new grace periods and about 131,000…
USCIS Workload’s Impact on Recent H-4 EAD Processing Delays
USCIS delays H-4 EAD work permits beyond six months in 2025, amid a 77% rise in applications and…