The USCIS completed the FY 2026 H-1B visa cap selection, with selected individuals now able to file their petitions starting April 1, 2025. Applicants must follow all guidelines to ensure the smooth ...

From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings ...

With the start of the new government fiscal year on October 1, 2025, many employees who benefitted from approved FY 2026 H-1B cap petitions are now working pursuant to H-1B status. This H-1B ...

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping ...

A White House official said that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee only applies to new applicants. Amid uncertainty, tech companies have urged H-1B holders to return to the US. President Donald Trump says he ...

US President Donald Trump's intensified crackdown on immigration, hike in H-1B visa fees had already left a lot of foreign professionals on the edge. Adding to the growing uncertainty, the US Embassy ...

The White House issued a Proclamation restricting entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals in H-1B status and imposed an $100,000 filing fee on certain H-1B petitions. This rule took ...

This FAQ provides general information based on ISSS’ understanding of currently available guidance. It does not constitute legal advice and does not address individual circumstances. ISSS will ...