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The Numbers Today
Visa Bulletin · Express Entry · USCIS processing timesYesterday · Thu 12 Nov
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The dates that decide when you move.
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Read this month’s bulletin →H-1B Sponsors & Salaries
| Top sponsors this year | Filings | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AmazonSoftware Developers | 13,706 | $159,000 |
| GoogleSoftware Developers | 7,336 | $193,000 |
| CognizantComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 5,766 | $111,030 |
| MetaSoftware Developers | 5,152 | $214,032 |
| MicrosoftSoftware Developers | 5,107 | $177,000 |
| EYAccountants and Auditors | 5,066 | $155,852 |
| AppleSoftware Developers | 4,828 | $173,907 |
| InfosysComputer Systems Engineers/Architects | 4,553 | $92,581 |
In Pictures
The week on the ground
WORK
Brown University Indefinitely Suspends Undergraduate CPT Work Authorizations
TAX
India Permits NRO Account Moves to NRE Under USD 1 Million Remittance Limit
AIR
Jetblue Shares Drop 5% as Rebounding Oil Prices Pressure Airline Stocks
VISA
Thailand Tourism Ministry Proposed 15-Day Visa Waiver for Three Countries Ahead of Nov. 9 Meeting
The Desks
Eight beats reported daily — and the rest of the archive below.
- New US Immigration Rule Raises 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Costs for Indian H-1B and L-1 Professionals and Covered Employers
- IBM Cuts Visa and Green Card Sponsorship in Consulting Division, Impacting IBM Consulting
- Department of Labor Prevailing-Wage Rule Reaches Office of Management and Budget Review
Canada: the latest draw
| Date | Previous draws | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 407 |
| 26 Oct | Provincial Nominee Program | 792 | 761 |
| 16 Oct | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 435 |
| 15 Oct | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| 13 Oct | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
Enforcement & the Courts
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