H-1B Visa Applications See Significant Drop in 2025

H-1B Visa Applications See Significant Drop in 2025

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Significant decrease in the number of H-1B Visa Applications received for fiscal year 2025. Data from the initial registration period indicates a 38.6% reduction in eligible registrations compared to previous year. USCIS attributes this decline to ongoing efforts to combat fraud and ensure the integrity … Read more

Important Changes to H-1B Filing Procedures and Fees

Important Changes to H-1B Filing Procedures and Fees

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant changes to the filing procedures and fees for H-1B visa petitions, effective April 1, 2024. Initial Registration Period Closure: The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap season concluded on March 25, 2024. USCIS will randomly select beneficiaries from properly submitted registrations … Read more

USCIS Launching Online Filing for H-1B Petitions in February

USCIS Launching Online Filing for H-1B Petitions in February

In a major development, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to introduce online organizational accounts and online filing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, specifically for H-1B petitioners for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Key Updates for Users All legal representative account holders, organizations with an H-1B registrant account, and new users … Read more