In a major shift in U.S. immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received 343,981 eligible registrations for H-1B visas for FY 2026, a 27% decline from the previous year. Despite the fall in eligible registrations ...

The Redditor, who was on Optional Practical Training (OPT), said they joined the company with clear assurances that the employer would handle their H-1B visa filing.

The H-1B visa program is undergoing significant changes. Starting March 20, USCIS will implement a new electronic registration system, ensuring each candidate has an equal chance. The process aims ...

Extensions and renewals: If a visa holder’s employer needs past TLCs or PERM for extensions, amendments, or renewals, missing records could delay or complicate the process. Green Card applications: ...

The H-1B visa program, which enables US companies to hire foreign professionals in fields requiring a degree, such as technology, engineering and medical sciences, has come under scrutiny.

If an F-1 visa holder's status expires before the H-1B visa takes effect on October 1, they may qualify for a Cap-Gap Extension, allowing them to legally remain in the US until their H-1B status ...

Interestingly, Indians are the biggest beneficiaries of this visa programme, and top Indian IT firms heavily rely on H-1B visas. According to USCIS, Amazon is the top beneficiary with 9,265 visas ...

H-1B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, defined by statute as occupations that require highly specialized knowledge and ...

The updated H-1B includes new rules around who can qualify for the visa, specifically whether they have specialty training or ...

New H-1B Visa Rules: How US Companies, Employees Could Be Affected Published Jan 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM EST Updated Jan 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM EST By Dan Gooding ...

Many in the high-tech world say the H-1B visa program is essential to bring in needed expertise; others suggest the program takes American jobs and provides cheap labor for wealthy companies.