H1B Visa

A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules

Rising H-1B costs and new lottery rules are pushing Indian startup founders to consider O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration pathways for US expansion

The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants

Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities

Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14

USCIS data shows employer demand for H-1B workers rose in FY2025 even as approvals fell to a five-year low amid tighter scrutiny

A viral case of visa cancellation at Abu Dhabi preclearance has raised fresh doubts for H-1B professionals working remotely while outside the US

Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States

Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US

IT services firm cites tighter immigration rules and rising visa costs in key markets, warning of impact on staffing, mobility programmes and project execution

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds

A Republican lawmaker has renewed his attack on high-skilled immigration, arguing the H-1B visa harms American workers

With H-1B costs surging and uncertainty rising, companies are reassessing L-1 transfers as the March registration window opens

Commerce minister says Indian firms no longer press for more US work visas as remote work and GCCs reshape hiring

USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles

H-1B visa application deadline 2027: H-1B visa registration opens March 4 and closes March 19, with selections due by March 31

The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption

Order bars new H-1B sponsorships at state agencies and public colleges till May 2027, citing jobs for Texans first

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping

Social media alerts warn of possible unannounced H-1B inspections in Houston. What USCIS-FDNS visits involve, and how employers are advised to prepare