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U.S. Tax Residency vs Citizenship: What Truly Determines Your Taxes

The IRS taxes individuals based on their status as tax residents or nonresident aliens. Residency is triggered by time spent…

H-1B FY 2027: Wage-Based Lottery Replaces Old System for Cap

USCIS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted system for FY 2027, starting February 2026. Higher wage levels…

Will Wage-Based H-1B Rule Impact Master’s Cap Selection?

The new H-1B weighted-selection rule replaces random draws with a system favoring higher salaries. Candidates with higher OEWS wage levels…

Congress Moves to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program with INA Overhaul

The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration model. Despite…

Apple H-1B Salary Ranges by Role: Engineers to Designers

Starting February 2026, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection system for H-1B visas. This favors higher-paid roles and requires employers…

What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections

New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B workers face…

U.S. Taxes for Immigrants in 2026: Common Myths Debunked

Visa holders in 2026 face increased scrutiny regarding tax residency. Determining residency status is vital, as it triggers worldwide income…

H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery

The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more lottery entries…