In recent months, stakeholders have observed a policy shift regarding the strategy of filing a Form I-539 application to change status from H-1B to visitor status (B-1/B-2) within the 60-day grace period following termination.
H-1B FY2027 Cap Reached: USCIS Announces Filing Season and Key Requirements
USCIS announced completion of the FY 2027 H‑1B cap selection — the first under its wage‑weighted framework — and outlined updated filing and documentation considerations.
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USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
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USCIS Announces Window for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced at the end of January that the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration period will run from March 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET
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26 Insights for Employers Sponsoring Immigration Applications in 2026
Despite heightened scrutiny, evolving adjudication standards, and continued operational pressure on U.S. immigration agencies, 2026 may prove a viable — and even advantageous — year for U.S. employers to sponsor
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H-1B Program Update: DC Court Upholds Presidential Proclamation as DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted Lottery for FY 2027
Recent developments reflect a coordinated policy shift toward increased executive control over H-1B entry and a structural prioritization of higher-wage positions in the annual H-1B cap process. Both developments remain
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DHS Amends Regulations Governing the H-1B Work Visa Selection Process
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule prioritizing the allocation of H-1B visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid workers in the Federal Register on Dec. 29, 2025.
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The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors
The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete
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US Consulates in India Conduct Mass Rescheduling of Visa Appointments as New Screening Rules Launch
U.S. consulates across India have begun cancelling and automatically rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments (often 90 to 120 days later) due to the new online presence and social media
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USCIS Issues Requests for Evidence Demanding $100,000 H-1B Fee; Here’s What it Means for Indians
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov notes that the heightened costs and uncertainty may cause companies to reconsider or delay H-1B sponsorships.
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