USCIS Completes FY 2027 H‑1B Cap Registration Selection; Filing Opens April 1, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it received a sufficient number of electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial
Read More »DOL Proposes Significant Increases to Prevailing Wage Levels for H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, and PERM Programs
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a major Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise how prevailing wages are calculated for employment‑based
Read More »DOL and DHS Issue 64,716 Supplemental H‑2B Visas for FY 2026
The US Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a temporary final rule authorizing up to 64,716 supplemental H‑2B visas for Fiscal
Read More »FY 2027 H‑1B Cap: Initial Registration Period Opens March 4, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H‑1B cap will open at 12:00 pm ET on March 4, 2026, and
Read More »Texas Governor Orders Freeze on New H‑1B Petitions by State Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive instructing all state agencies and public institutions of higher education to halt the filing of new H‑1B visa petitions
Read More »Argentina Accepts US Green Cards for Visa-Free Tourist and Business Entry
The Ministry of National Security has announced that the immigration authority will accept permanent residence permits (“Green Cards”) issued by the United States
Read More »DHS Changes H-1B Lottery Process for FY 2027
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced amended regulations for the H-1B lottery selection process that prioritize visa allocations for
Read More »Trump Administration Proposed Weighted H-1B Lottery Rule Under White House Review
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system, shifting from a randomized selection process to
Read More »US Consular Posts Cancel & Reschedule H-1B and H-4 Appointments
According to overnight reports, several US consulates have cancelled or rescheduled visa appointments originally scheduled for mid-December or later to March or later in
Read More »Reports: DOS to Review Social Media of H-1B Applicants and Spouses for “Censorship” Involvement
According to media reports regarding a State Department Cable, the Trump administration will increase vetting for H-1B visa applicants, and their dependent spouses,
Read More »DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »USCIS Issues Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Fee: Eligibility, Payment Instructions and Exception Requests
Following the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, which introduced a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions filed on or after 12:01 AM EDT, September
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