USCIS Update: 2025 H-1B Visa Cap Reached, What Now?
USCIS has reached the FY 2025 H-1B visa cap, including the 65,000 regular visas and 20,000 master’s cap. Learn about next steps for registrants and ongoing petitions.
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H1B Visas for Specialty Occupations enable skilled professionals to work in the United States in fields requiring specialized knowledge, such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. This visa is ideal for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. H1B visa holders can stay for up to three years, with the possibility of extension, and may bring their spouses and dependent children. Discover more about eligibility criteria, employer sponsorship, and the application process by speaking with an immigration lawyer.
USCIS has reached the FY 2025 H-1B visa cap, including the 65,000 regular visas and 20,000 master’s cap. Learn about next steps for registrants and ongoing petitions.
If you’re sponsoring an H-1B employee for a green card, knowing when to start the PERM process is key. Starting around the third year of their H-1B visa term ensures enough time to complete each step without employment gaps. Learn more about ideal timelines and tips to help your H-1B employees stay on track.
Not selected in the H1B lottery? Don’t worry—there are still plenty of options. From transferring to another F-1 program to working with cap-exempt employers or exploring country-specific visas like H1B1, E-3, or TN, this blog covers alternative pathways for continuing your career in the U.S.
Did you miss out on the H-1B lottery? If you’re currently employed by a cap-exempt organization, you may still have options to work for a cap-subject employer. Explore how concurrent H-1B employment works and how it could be the solution you’re looking for.
Many people believe that an approved I-140 petition allows them to bypass the H-1B visa cap. However, even with I-140 approval, you are still subject to the H-1B lottery if switching from a cap-exempt to a cap-subject employer. Understanding the distinction is essential to avoid immigration status issues during your transition.
The H-1B visa allows Mexican professionals in specialized fields to work in the U.S. This guide covers eligibility, the application process, and key requirements.
Explore U.S. work visa options for Mexican citizens, from TN visas for professionals to H-2A and H-2B visas for temporary workers. Understand requirements and application steps.
Navigating U.S. work visas as an international student can be challenging. Options like CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN for Canadians and Mexicans, O-1, and Green Cards provide various paths for working in the U.S. after graduation. Learn about eligibility, application tips, and challenges for each visa type.
Establishing third-party affiliation for an H-1B cap exemption involves showing a strong connection between the worker’s duties and the mission of a cap-exempt institution. Learn the key steps to build your case.
When it comes to U.S. employment-based immigration, the EB-3 visa is a popular pathway for skilled workers and professionals. However, many applicants are unsure about the distinctions between these two subcategories. In this blog post, we will break down the key differences between the EB-3 Skilled Worker and Professional categories to help you understand which…