H-1B Lottery 2024–2025: Fraud Concerns, New USCIS Fees, and Proposed Reforms

H-1B Lottery 2024–2025: What You Need to Know About Fraud Concerns and Proposed Changes With the start of the new fiscal year, many foreign professionals are preparing for the upcoming H-1B lottery for the 2024–2025 season. However, this year’s process has been overshadowed by ongoing investigations and adjustments related to the additional round of lottery […]

R-1 Visa for Religious Workers: Guide to Eligibility, Requirements & Application

An R-1 visa for religious workers allows qualified foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States for recognized religious organizations. This visa category is intended for ministers, priests, rabbis, ordained deacons, commissioned officers of the Salvation Army, Buddhist monks, religious practitioners, and Christian Science nurses, among others. The R-1 visa program enables religious workers […]

J-1 Visa Employment Opportunities in the United States

j1-student-academic-training-guide Every year, more than a million international students choose to study in the United States. Among the various visa options available, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa stands out for offering students from around the world an opportunity to gain access to world-class U.S. education and valuable cultural experiences.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing […]

H-1B Premium Processing, Master’s Cap, and Green Card Options: What You Need to Know

H-1B Master’s Cap Explained: Advanced Degree Advantage for Foreign Professionals Foreign professionals who hold advanced educational degrees can benefit from filing under the H-1B advanced degree exemption, commonly referred to as the “master’s cap.” This special exemption provides an additional pathway to increase your chances of selection during the highly competitive H-1B visa process. Many […]

H-1B Visa Lottery 2026–2027: Registration, Master’s Cap, Fees, and Alternatives Explained

Must-Know Facts About the H-1B Master’s Cap and Advanced Degree Exemption Breaking Update: The Trump administration has introduced a proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. Understanding the exclusions and the most effective strategies to navigate this change is critical for future applicants. Each year, 20,000 H-1B visa spots are reserved for foreign nationals who […]

H-1B Visa Guide: Requirements, Entrepreneurship Rules, and Green Card Pathways

Must-Know Facts About Starting a Business on an H-1B Visa Breaking Update: A new policy under the Trump administration has introduced a $100,000 filing fee for new H-1B petitions. Exemptions apply, so it is critical to understand how these changes may affect you. At Green Card Link, its immigration attorneys explain the latest updates and […]

H-1B Visa for Nurses: Eligibility, Specialty Occupations, and How to Qualify

H-1B Visa for Nurses: Eligibility, Requirements, and Pathways to Approval Nursing is one of the most essential and respected professions in the United States, offering excellent career opportunities, job security, and strong benefits. For this reason, many international nurses seek to work in the U.S. through the H-1B visa program. However, not all nursing positions […]

H-1B Cap Reached: Best Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Skilled Workers

H-1B Cap Reached: Exploring Alternatives for Foreign Workers Many readers of the Green Card Link immigration blog already know that the H-1B “specialty occupation” cap for Fiscal Year 2014 was quickly reached. Once the cap was met, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stopped accepting new H-1B cap-subject petitions for the remainder of […]

H-1B Cap-Exempt to Cap-Subject: Transition Guide with Immigration Attorneys at Green Card Link

Transitioning from H-1B Cap-Exempt to Cap-Subject Employers At Green Card Link, its immigration attorneys frequently receive questions from professionals currently employed with H-1B cap-exempt organizations who wish to move to cap-subject employers. To provide clarity, this article explains the process and key rules surrounding a transition from H-1B cap-exempt status to H-1B cap-subject employment, particularly […]