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H1B Visa Basics

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H-1B eligibility, specialty occupations, status rules, and essential questions for getting started.

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Feb 23, 2026

Ensuring Proper H-1B Cap-Subject Petition Submission (USCIS Guide)

Current USCIS guidance on cap-subject H-1B petition submission nuances.

UPDATED | Aug 27, 2026

March 4–19, 2026: H-1B Registration Window Opens for FY 2027

What's new for FY 2027 and how the registration works.

Jan 28, 2026

USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fee to $2,965

What premium processing does (and doesn’t) cover, H-1B premium fees over time.

Jan 27, 2026

How the New H-1B Lottery Affects Foreign Workers

Wages, selection odds, and what to expect in FY 2027.

Jan 23, 2026

H-1B Wage-Based Selection Process: New Lottery Rules

Wage levels I-IV and their role in H-1B lottery selection.

Dec 5, 2025

10 FAQs: H-1B Electronic Registration

What it is, who files it, when it opens, statuses, and premium processing.

Dec 3, 2025

H-1B Electronic Registration: Step-by-Step

A complete guide to the 8 steps in the H-1B electronic registration process.

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