February 2026

A Comprehensive Legal and Strategic Guide — Including the Updated FY 2027 Wage-Based Cap Selection System

The H-1B visa remains a cornerstone of legal immigration for U.S. employers hiring foreign professionals in specialty occupations. Historically, the annual H-1B cap and associated lottery have introduced significant uncertainty for employers and beneficiaries alike. In response to longstanding concerns about wage suppression and program misuse, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reformed the […]

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What to Expect in the FY 2027 H-1B Cycle: Trends, Legal Developments, and Strategic Preparation

The H-1B non-immigrant visa program continues to undergo substantive regulatory and procedural evolution. As employers and foreign professionals prepare for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap season, understanding the emerging legal framework, enforcement priorities, and procedural expectations of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is critical. Recent rulemaking, policy guidance, and enforcement trends indicate

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When Visa Sponsorship Becomes a Tool for Exploitation A Case Study on H-1B Abuse and Worker Rights

The H-1B visa program was created to allow U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals when qualified domestic workers are unavailable. However, gaps in enforcement and power imbalances can leave visa-dependent workers vulnerable to exploitation. This article presents an anonymized case-study style discussion based on real-world patterns seen in employment-based immigration disputes, highlighting how immigration

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How U.S. Employers Are Responding to H-1B Tightening: Remote Workforce Models, L-1 Visa Strategies, and Compensation-Driven Planning

The H-1B non-immigrant visa program has become increasingly complex due to heightened regulatory scrutiny, rising compliance obligations, escalating costs, and sustained oversubscription under the annual statutory cap. In response, U.S. employers are reevaluating traditional sponsorship models and adopting alternative, legally compliant strategies to secure and retain global talent. Rather than relying exclusively on the H-1B

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