Each year, employers sponsor professionals working in the United States in L-1 status for the H-1B cap lottery. For many organizations, this dual strategy is part of long-term workforce planning, designed to provide flexibility and continuity for key employees.
With rising government filing fees and increased scrutiny around H-1B processing...
The H-1B cap registration process continues to evolve, and employers planning ahead for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season should be aware of important upcoming changes. While the H-1B program has always been competitive, recent regulatory developments signal a shift toward a more strategy-driven and compliance-focused registration process.
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U.S. employers preparing for the FY2027 H-1B lottery may soon face a major budgeting challenge: a potential new fee reported at $100,000, depending on how and where an employee files.
While H-1B programs have always required careful planning, this change could make location and filing strategy more important than...
As 2026 begins, many U.S. employers are entering a more demanding immigration environment—one shaped by tighter review standards, higher costs, and increased enforcement activity. For companies relying on foreign national talent, the best approach this year is early planning and stronger internal coordination between HR, recruiting, and legal teams.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, to first electronically register and pay the associated $215.00 H-1B registration fee before filing a petition. USCIS will open an initial registration period for a minimum of 14 calendar days...
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major change to how H-1B cap registrations will be selected in future years. Instead of using a fully random lottery, USCIS will begin using a weighted selection system that gives higher chances of selection to higher-paid positions.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major change to how H-1B work visas will be selected in the future. For the first time, the government is moving away from the long-criticized random lottery system and replacing it with a weighted selection process that favors higher-paid and higher-skilled workers.
A recent Presidential Proclamation introduces significant changes for certain new H-1B workers, including a temporary pause on approvals and new entry restrictions unless a $100,000 government fee is paid. These measures apply to specific H-1B petitions and individuals seeking entry to the United States. The Proclamation took effect on September 21, 2025,...
Many H-1B and H-4 visa applicants are experiencing unexpected changes to their stamping appointments at U.S. consulates abroad. Starting December 8, 2025, consular posts began rescheduling interviews originally set for mid-December and beyond. Many new dates now fall in March 2026, and some are being pushed as far out as June 2026.
If you have a U.S. visa stamping appointment in India (especially H-1B or H-4), you may want to double-check your appointment details before you finalize travel.
We are seeing reports that, starting around December 8, 2025, some applicants received notices that their consular interviews scheduled on or after December...
