H-1B Visa

F-1 to H-1B: Understanding the Student-to-Work Visa Path

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For many international students in the United States, earning a degree is only the beginning of their professional journey. After completing their studies, eligible students may want to continue working in the U.S. through employment-based immigration. One of the most common pathways is transitioning from F-1 student status to H-1B specialty occupation status. Understanding how […]

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H-1B Visa Selection Reform

DHS Issues Final Rule Reforming H-1B Visa Selection to Prioritize Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule significantly reforming the H-1B cap selection process. Effective February 27, 2026, the new rule replaces the prior random lottery selection system with a weighted selection framework that increases the likelihood of selection for H-1B beneficiaries who are higher-skilled and higher-paid. This revised selection system

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U.S. Visa Social Media Vetting

Expanded Social-Media Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants: Key Compliance Guidance for Employers and Foreign Nationals

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U.S. immigration vetting continues to evolve as federal agencies strengthen national-security and identity-verification measures. One significant development is the expanded requirement for social-media disclosure during the non-immigrant visa application process. This requirement now applies broadly to H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependent family members, similar to longstanding practices in student-visa categories such as

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U.S. Visa Interview Delays 2026

Postponement of U.S. Consular Visa Interviews into 2026–2027: Legal and Practical Analysis

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Introduction Beginning in December 2025, U.S. consular posts—particularly in high-volume jurisdictions such as India—have initiated widespread rescheduling of non-immigrant visa interview appointments into 2026 and, in some cases, 2027. These postponements affect applicants across multiple employment-based non-immigrant categories, including H-1B, H-4, L-1, L-2, and related classifications. Importantly, these extended delays did not persist uniformly over

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H-1B Weighted Selection Process

Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions (DHS Final Rule)

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Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Document Number: 2025-23853Type: Final rule implementing a revised H-1B cap selection processScheduled Publication Date: December 29, 2025Pages: Approximately 303 Purpose and Overview of the Change The Department of Homeland Security, through USCIS, has issued a final rule revising the H-1B cap lottery selection process.

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H-1B 60-Day Grace Period

The 60-Day H-1B Grace Period: Legal Foundations, Compliance Standards, Beneficiary Rights, and Employer Considerations

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Introduction The 60-day post-termination grace period for H-1B professionals is one of the most consequential regulatory protections in U.S. employment-based immigration law. While H-1B status is traditionally tied directly to active employment, the grace period provides temporary relief to individuals who lose employment unexpectedly. The provision, incorporated into immigration regulations to address the realities of

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H-1B Visa Stamping Update Chennai

H-1B Visa Stamping Update: U.S. Consulate Chennai Reschedules Post–December 15 Interviews

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The U.S. Consulate in Chennai has issued an official notification affecting H-1B principal applicants and H-4 dependents with interview appointments scheduled on or after December 15. Due to newly implemented internal procedures and operational constraints, the Consulate has begun automatically rescheduling many of these interviews, with the majority of applicants receiving new appointment dates in

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