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Seniority and Salary as Key Factors in Issuing H-1B Visas
The U.S. H-1B selection system will prioritize applicants based on wage levels and seniority from July 2025. Employers must check…
DHS Developing Weighted Selection Rule for H-1B Petitions
DHS’s new proposed rule will replace the H-1B lottery with a weighted, beneficiary-centered system to curb abuse and favor genuine…
U.S. Reaches H-1B Visa Cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026
The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 was reached on July 18, 2025. New cap-subject petitions are…
Are Employers Allowed to Make Employees Pay Attorney Fees for LCA Filings?
Starting July 17, 2025, employers must cover all H-1B filing and attorney fees. Employees cannot pay mandatory costs. Stricter enforcement…
Indians Using Paid Authorships and Fake Papers to Fast-Track US Entry
Growing use of paid authorships by Indian applicants to speed EB1A visas triggers enhanced USCIS checks. India’s government fund improves…
Notice to Appear During H-1B Grace Period: Trend or Error?
H-1B workers losing jobs get a 60-day grace period to find new employment or change status under new rules from…
Expanded Use of Notices to Appear by USCIS Since February 2025
USCIS began issuing more NTAs from February 2025 for denied immigration benefits, impacting many applicants including crime victims and family…
H-1B Visa Holder Warns Against Buying Homes Amid Job Instability
H-1B Visa holders confront homeownership risks in 2025 due to job instability and visa ties. High mortgage costs and uncertain…