Work Visas
U.S. employment visa categories compared — H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN, E-2, H-2B, and R-1. Side-by-side eligibility, processing times, costs, and employer obligations for each work visa type.
San Jose Leads California H-1B Visa Sponsorships in 2026 as Tech Jobs Concentrate
USCIS concludes FY 2027 H-1B lottery selections by March 31, 2026. California leads hiring as employers prepare for the April 1 filing window.
Cognizant, Infosys, and Tesla Lead Texas H-1B Visa Sponsorships in 2026
Learn how Texas universities and nonprofits use cap-exempt H-1B petitions for year-round hiring without the 2026 lottery risks.
H-1B Visa Holders Face Substantial Presence Test in 2026. When Are They Resident Aliens?
The 2026 H-1B update covers wage-based selection rules, tax residency tests, and new fees to ensure compliance for…
10 Best States for H-1B Visa Holders in 2026 as $100,000 Consular Fee Looms
USCIS ends the random H-1B lottery for FY 2027, replacing it with a wage-based selection system. Higher salaries…
Visa Holders in Texas Keep 401(k) Withdrawals Tax-Free Under Substantial Presence Test
Texas offers $0 state tax on 401(k) withdrawals for visa holders in 2026, though federal taxes and residency…
U.S. Expands Social Media Checks for H-1B Visa Applicants March 30 2026
H-1B employers must navigate FY 2027 cap deadlines and strict social media vetting rules to ensure successful visa…
U.S. USCIS Hits H-2B Cap, Supplemental H-2B Visas Filings Due After March 10, 2026
USCIS reaches the FY 2026 second-half H-2B cap. Supplemental visas remain available for employers meeting specific eligibility and…
Labor Department, Office of Immigration Policy Struggle to Launch H-2A Joint Portal
Internal emails show the Labor Department struggling to build a 'one-stop shop' for H-2A visas due to lack…
H-4 Worker Faces Green Card Delay After Merger Blocks PERM Labor Certification
Corporate mergers can invalidate pending PERM cases if new owners refuse Successor in Interest status, causing years of…
Texas GOP House Candidate Nick Plumb Claims H-4 Visa Creates University Admissions Backdoor
Texas candidate Nick Plumb calls H-4 visas a 'backdoor' to university perks as DHS proposes stricter oversight on…