The Trump administration has proposed raising minimum wages for H-1B and green card workers. The new rule would increase prevailing wage levels significantly — for example, entry-level (Level I) wages would rise from the 17th to the 34th percentile. This aims to protect American workers’ salaries and reduce misuse of the H-1B program by companies paying lower wages to foreign talent.

The H-1B lottery is changing in 2026. USCIS is replacing the random draw with a wage-based, weighted selection system. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could affect your chances.

The October 2025 USCIS I-485 pending inventory for EB-1 India was published on Nov 12, 2025, offering a clear picture of the current wait times.

The fees announced in this notice are effective on or after January 1, 2026. Any immigration benefit request postmarked on or after January 1, 2026 without the proper filing fee will be rejected.

If you’re an H1B visa holder living in the U.S. and your parents are visiting on a B1/B2 tourist visa, taking them on a Carnival Cruise from the USA to Mexico is one of the easiest and most enjoyable vacations you can plan. The best part? No extra visas are needed — your parents’ valid U.S. tourist visa works perfectly, and as long as your H1B visa is still valid, you’re good to go too.

This guide breaks down what Form I-131 is, who needs it, how to apply, processing times, and common mistakes to avoid.

Green card priority dates can be confusing, especially when deciding between Adjustment of Status in the U.S. and NVC Consular Processing abroad. This blog explains the difference between the Date of Filing and Final Action Date, how the October 2025 Visa Bulletin impacted applicants, and why AOS filers may benefit from early filing with work and travel permits, while NVC applicants must wait until the Final Action Date is current.

The h1b 100k executive order caused chaos as many believed H1B holders would owe $100,000 annually or just to re-enter the U.S. Panic spread, with skyrocketing flight prices and misinformation on social media. But official statements from the White House, USCIS, and CBP clarified the truth: the fee is a one-time charge, applying only to new petitions in the next lottery cycle. Current holders and renewals are not affected.