The March 2026 H-1B lottery will no longer be entirely random. Instead, selections will be weighted based on the wage level offered to the H-1B candidate. Each H-1B position is assigned four wage levels, determined by occupation and geographic location. For...
The White House Has Updated Travel Ban Countries, effective January 1, 2026 at 12:01 am EST. Bold below for new additions. Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States – The White House The full ban update and...
It is speculated that as a result of the ICE raid at the Hyundai plant in Georgia, the State Department has created a new B-1 visitor category. 9 FAM 402.2-5(E)(2) (U) Specialized Trainers a. (U) An applicant may qualify as a specialized trainer eligible for a B-1 if...
USCIS has issued significant updates regarding the $100K H-1B fee. The agency has clarified that the fee does not apply to the following situations: H-1B amendments H-1B changes of status H-1B extensions of stay Based on a plain reading of the new guidance (H-1B...
President Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) to impose an $100K extra fee for H1B application. The key points of the EO are: The EO applies to H1B applications filed after September 21, 2025. The EO does not apply to individuals who are already in the...
