The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Saturday that the initial H-1B cap registration period for the fiscal year 2027 will open at noon (ET) on March 4 and close at noon (ET) on March 19, 2026. The latest USCIS notification also confirms the implementation of a $100,000 petition fee and a new…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate halt to new H-1B visa applications at all government agencies and public universities in the state. He says that this visa program is being misused and Americans, especially the people of Texas, should have the first right on American jobs. This ban will remain in effect till…
Under US immigration law, the H-1B visa is initially granted for up to three years. This can be extended for another three years, for a total period of six years. But can you extend your H-1B status beyond the standard six-year limit? The answer is yes. Here’s how you can get your H-1B status extended…
The Trump administration announced that it has canceled more than 100,000 visas in 2025, including roughly 8,000 student visas, explaining the move as a record under its immigration policies aimed at safeguarding the United States from individuals considered threats to public safety or national security. In a statement posted on social media on Monday, the…
Ever since its launch, the hefty $100,000 fees for an H-1B visa have triggered confusion for many. But a Reddit user had a typical query: “My H1-B was approved in 2024. I came to the US in January 2025, but was unfortunately laid off in August 2025. I traveled back to India and now have…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an increase in premium processing fees for several visas, including the H-1B visa. The hike will apply only to applicants who opt for faster processing, while the standard visa filing fee remains unchanged. According to USCIS, the changes will take effect on March 1, 2026. It will…
US President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up scrutiny of the H-1B visa applications. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded US visa screening to detect fraudulent cases, limit immigration, and ensure national security and job security for Americans. The deepened scrutiny has led to a delay in H-1B visa appointments. Also Read ,…
Working in the United States on an H-1B visa does not mean you have to live apart from your family. US immigration rules allow your legally married spouse or unmarried children under the age of 21, to accompany you under the H-4 dependent visa category. However, the H-4 status only applies if your dependents already…
Amid higher H-1B visa fees and the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown, 22% of immigrants say they personally know someone who has been arrested, detained, or deported on immigration-related grounds since Trump took office in January, according to the 2025 Survey of Immigrants, conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) in collaboration with The New…
The US Embassy in India issued a warning on Tuesday as thousands of Indians remain stranded in the country due to ongoing delays in H-1B and H-4 visa appointments. While the warning itself was not new and echoed the stance the Donald Trump administration has maintained since taking office, its timing sparked irritation among many…
