H1-B exemption? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave the U.S. to process green cards
Thousands of U.S. H1-B visa holders may no longer be automatically required to leave the country when applying for permanent residence, after U.S. immigration authorities issued clarification on a controversial new policy introduced by the Trump…
H-1B registrations fell 38.5% in fiscal year 2027: Immigration lawyers say this is what the numbers were 10 years ago
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service announced that H-1B registrations fell by 38.5% in fiscal year 2027. USCIS released details of the FY 2027 H-1B lottery as the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery season draws to a close, celebrating a 38.5% drop in…
New USCIS signature error rules warn H-1B, green card applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is rolling out stricter signature verification policies that could impact H-1B visa applicant, green card Sponsor job seekers and employers of foreign workers. Under the updated framework, USCIS may reject…
‘Age difference, limited common language…’: Immigration lawyer explains how risks of getting marriage-based green card become greater
Immigration lawyers say U.S. scrutiny of marriage-based green card applications has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing tighter checks during interviews and stepped up enforcement actions even during the interview phase. Marriage remains…
H-1B visa battle: Applicants share emotional struggles after being rejected during screening process: ‘Never cried like this before’
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (immigration office) has concluded the initial registration phase of the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cycle. It also informed that it had received a sufficient number of electronic registrations to meet the annual…
USCIS tightens H-1B visa process in tighter form: What you need to know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (immigration office) has made new updates to its nonimmigrant worker application form, with these changes effective April 1, 2026. The H-1B visa is widely used by U.S. technology companies, with Indian…
Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap Selection: USCIS Completes Process and Issues Statement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says annual quota of 85,000 has been reached H-1B FY 2027 beneficiary caps. It also completes regular and advanced degree selection draws. FY 2027 H-1B cap selection: USCIS completes process and releases…
H-1B employer data center goes offline, USCIS website loses three years of records—when will it be restored?
Public U.S. government database shows which companies employ workers H-1B visa Staff are offline, important search tools and recent data are lost.The H-1B Employer Data Center is operated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…