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US government has announced a substantial, though temporary, expansion of the H-2B non-immigrant visa

USCIS to start H-1B registrations from March 4 with $215 fee; new cap for H-2B at 64k additional visas

February 04, 2026 7:02 pm

USCIS said employers whose registrations are selected and who proceed to file cap-subject H-1B petitions may be required to pay an additional fee of up to $100,000 before filing the petition, depending on eligibility and future implementation guidelines.

H-1B visa: US to open registration for FY27 from March 4, notifies new rules with $100,000 fee

February 02, 2026 4:47 pm

H-1B visa FY27 Registration, New Rules: The official notification stated that during the period, the prospective H-1B cap subject petitioners and representatives must register each beneficiary electronically via the USCIS online account.

Texas orders investigation into alleged H-1B visa abuse, 'ghost offices' under scanner

January 29, 2026 6:39 pm

Paxton said the three businesses under investigation may have set up “sham companies” with “ghost offices” and could be engaged in illegal activity to scam the H-1B visa programme.

US H-1B Visa 2025: Many among the affected are tech workers in their 30s and 40s who have lived in the US for years.

H-1B visa: Hundreds of visa holders stranded in India as US consular offices reschedule appointments

December 23, 2025 6:43 am

Trump H-1B Visa vetting policy: Most of the appointments have now been rescheduled between March and June 2026 owing to the implementation of the Trump administration’s new social media vetting policy, The Washington Post reported.

H-1B Visa Electronic Registration: Here's how to register for the H-1B visa efficiently with electronic USCIS registration, step-by-step guidance, and tips to avoid common errors.

Donald Trump’s new H-1B vetting: What are new requirements for US visa?

December 05, 2025 6:06 am

H-1B visas, which underpin the hiring of specialised foreign talent by US tech companies, are especially critical for workers from India and China.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants, including LinkedIn profiles review

December 04, 2025 2:23 pm

H-1B Visa Vetting Update: The State Department cable, sent on December 2 to all US missions, reportedly directs US consular officers to review LinkedIn profiles or resumes of the H-1B visa applicants and their family members.

'Industrialised H-1B visa fraud under political pressure': US diplomat alleges forgery for visa in Chennai

November 26, 2025 9:58 am

Siddiqui shared her experience while she was posted in Chennai 20 years ago and claimed that 80-90% of H-1B visas issued to Indian nationals are obtained through forgery.

Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers is 'MAGA' despite conservatives pushback over H-1B visa expansion

November 20, 2025 6:13 am

Trump last week had said US doesn't have enough "talented people" and added that people have to learn.

The proposed Bill represents a return to the original concept of temporary work visas, where workers would come, provide specialised skills, and then leave (Representational Image-AI Generated)

H-1B Visa ‘Elimination’ Bill: Here's what can change for foreign workers in America

November 18, 2025 1:18 pm

The proposed Bill represents a return to the original concept of temporary work visas, where workers would come, provide specialised skills, and then leave.