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H-1B and Student Visa Restrictions Tighten in 2026 and 2027
A higher prevailing wage, a $100,000 petition fee, and the end of duration of status are reshaping skilled mobility to the United States.
Tag: Temporary Work Visa
How the H-1B Visa Works in the United States in 2026
Understand how the H-1B works in 2026: requirements, annual lottery, updated fees, USCIS timelines, employer ties, and alternatives for international professionals.
W-2 vs. Contractors: A Guide to U.S. Income Tax
A guide to U.S. income tax covering the main employment classifications and their key differences.
TPS Lebanon in the US: Eligibility, Registration, and Deadlines in 2026
How Temporary Protected Status works for Lebanese nationals in the US: eligibility, Forms I-821 and I-765, cutoff dates, and registration window through May 2026.
US Work Visa Processing Times: Updated Guide 2026
Actual processing times for H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visas in April 2026, premium processing for US$2,965, and how to avoid delays.
US Work Visas in 2026: A Comparison of Categories for Global Talent
A direct comparison of H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB categories for international professionals: criteria, caps, timelines, and updated costs for 2026.
H-2 Final Rule: Portability, Fees, and Worker Protections
Learn how the DHS final rule modernized the H-2A and H-2B programs: job portability, expanded grace periods, whistleblower protections, and the end of the designated-country list.
Temporary Visas: A Global Overview of Visa Categories in 2026
From short stays to digital nomad visas, temporary work, family reunification, and the CPLP Mobility Agreement — a practical comparison for anyone planning to live abroad.
H-1B in 2026: Lottery, $100K Fee, and the New Final Rule
How H-1B selection works today, the 2025 Final Rule, and the $100,000 supplemental fee introduced by the presidential proclamation of September 2025.
H-1B Visa Now Requires Public Social Media Profiles
Since December 2025, the State Department has been reviewing social media accounts of applicants for H-1B, H-4, and more than a dozen other visa categories.
H-1B Sponsorship Jobs: Complete Guide to Qualifying Occupations
A practical guide to which professions qualify for the H-1B, specialty occupation rules, OEWS prevailing wage levels, weighted selection, and the 100 largest sponsoring employers in the United States.
Status Adjustment (I-485): Green Card Without Leaving the US
Adjustment of Status allows you to convert a temporary visa into a green card without leaving the United States. See forms, fees, and deadlines for 2026.
H-1B vs EB-3: Which Visa Makes Sense for Your U.S. Career
A complete comparison between the H-1B (temporary work) and the EB-3 (employment-based Green Card): requirements, fees, timelines, employer ties, and the path to citizenship.
H-1B Visa Requirements: Updated Guide for 2026
Learn about the requirements, updated fees, and recent changes to the H-1B visa for 2026, including the $100,000 fee and the social media rule.
H-1B and Entrepreneurship: How to Start a Business in the U.S.
The 2025 DHS rule codified the path for H-1B holders to open their own company in the U.S. Learn the requirements, risks, and recommended corporate structures.
H-1B Transfer Before Stamping: How It Works
How H-1B portability works before and after consular stamping — AC21 rules, cancellation risks, and when to use premium processing.
H-1B Grace Period: 10 and 60 Days After Job Loss
Complete guide to the H-1B grace period: the 10-day and 60-day rules, options after termination, employer transfer, and change of status in the United States.
H-1B Sponsorship for Small Businesses and Startups
Complete guide to H-1B sponsorship by small companies and startups: financial requirements, LCA, detailed fees, and self-petitioning options for entrepreneurs.
Immigrant Farmworkers in the U.S.: The H-2A Visa and the 2026 Landscape
How the H-2A visa works, what rights agricultural workers hold, the limitations of the current model, and immigration pathways for agribusiness professionals in 2026.
The $250 Visa Integrity Fee: What Changes for U.S. Visa Applicants
Signed into law in July 2025, the Visa Integrity Fee adds $250 to the cost of U.S. nonimmigrant visas. Learn who pays it, when it applies, how refunds work, and what it means for your travel budget in 2026.