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Apr

DOL’s Proposed Increase to Prevailing Wages Further Tightens the H-1B Policy

On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would significantly alter how prevailing wages are determined for the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM programs. If implemented, these changes could mark one of the most consequential overhauls of wage requirements for H-1B and PERM filings, with entry-level wage thresholds...

Apr

How Priority Dates and Cross-Chargeability Affect Your Green Card Timeline

Have you ever wondered why Indian nationals working in the U.S. often wait for several years before they get a green card? This is because the U.S. issues a fixed number of immigrant visas (resulting in green cards) each year, for all employment-related categories. This causes a backlog of people waiting in the green card...

Apr

H-1B FY 2027 Registration & Selection Update

The H-1B cap registration window for FY 2027 closed on March 19, 2026. The USCIS has completed its initial selection process. Selection notifications were sent out in the last few days of March 2026. Employers may file H-1B cap-subject petitions for selected candidates within the filing window that commenced on April 1, 2026, and closes...

Mar

Proposed Wage Hike for H-1B Workers

Proposed Wage Hike for H-1B Workers The Trump administration has proposed raising wage requirements for H-1B workers. The aim is to reduce reliance on low-cost foreign labour and encourage U.S. employers, especially in the tech sector, to prioritise domestic hiring. The higher salary thresholds are intended to ensure that foreign hiring is based on genuine skill shortages rather than cost...

Mar

Can a Couple of Drinks Derail Your American Dream?

The short answer is: there’s a high chance it can. For individuals in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, a single mistake, such as a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrest, can escalate into a multi-layered immigration challenge. While a DUI may seem like a routine traffic offense, it can have far-reaching consequences under U.S....

Feb

FY2027 H-1B Cap Registrations Commence on March 4, 2026

H-1B Registration Opens The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period will open at noon ET on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon ET on March 19, 2026. Employers must submit all cap registrations online during this period. Each sponsoring employer must maintain a USCIS organization account, even if immigration counsel will be submitting...

Jan

Permitted Activities and Converting a Business Visa in India: Frequently Asked Questions

Foreign nationals often enter India on a Business Visa for short-term business needs. When these engagements evolve into longer-term roles, many individuals and employers wonder whether a Business Visa can be converted into an Employment Visa without leaving the country. The following FAQs address this question and related concerns from a practical and compliance-focused standpoint....

Dec

Seismic Change to the H-1B Lottery: What a Wage-Weighted System Really Means for Employers

The H-1B program has long been criticized for relying on chance rather than merit. For years, employers and foreign national professionals alike have watched highly qualified candidates lose out in a purely random lottery, while less suitable roles were selected by luck alone. That framework is now poised to undergo a fundamental shift. Under a...

Dec

India’s New E-Production Investment Visa

The Indian government has introduced a new e-visa category known as the E-Production Investment Visa, aimed at supporting India’s growing manufacturing and production sector. Under the E-Production Investment Visa, foreign professionals may undertake a wide range of permitted activities. These include installation and commissioning of equipment, quality checks, and essential maintenance, as well as production...

Dec

H-1B Visa Appointments – Rescheduled Due to Extreme Vetting Protocols

If you have an H-1B visa appointment or are planning to travel for U.S. visa stamping scheduled for December 15, 2025, or later, your appointment is most likely to be rescheduled. This is a fallout of a new U.S. Department of State policy requiring online-presence vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants which is prompting...

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