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H-1B Visa Processing Times and Fees Chart

Whether you're applying from outside the United States, transferring your H-1B visa, extending it, changing your status to H-1B, or needing an amendment to your H-1B petition, knowing the fees,…

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Revised Form I-129 for H-1B Visa: Key Changes for 2025

The USCIS unveiled a revised Form I-129 for nonimmigrant workers, effective January 17, 2025, introducing major updates in the H-1B…

USCIS H-1B Changes: Impact on Employers Explained

USCIS has revamped the H-1B program, focusing on stricter "specialty occupation" definitions, third-party placement rules, and increased site visits. A…

Prior Deference in H-1B Visa Extensions Explained

The "prior deference" policy in the H-1B visa program encourages USCIS officers to rely on previous approvals for visa extensions,…

DHS Overhauls H-1B Visa Program with Key Changes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has overhauled the H-1B visa program to modernize processes, enhance flexibility, and strengthen oversight.…

TCS, Infosys and Wipro Hit Hard by U.S. Visa Drop

Indian IT giants TCS, Wipro, and Infosys have faced a significant drop in H-1B visa approvals in FY24, affecting their…

Specialty Occupation H-1B Visa Rule Update Under White House Review

The H-1B visa program is undergoing final review by the White House, aiming to modernize and streamline the process. Key…

J-1 Visa Holders: Easier Pathways to H-1B and Green Card

The U.S. Department of State now allows J-1 visa holders from 34 countries, including China and India, to transition directly…

Judge Rules in Favor of Treez Inc. on H-1B Visa Case

A U.S. District Judge in California ruled in favor of Treez Inc., a software company for state-legal cannabis businesses, allowing…