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H-1B Visa
PERM Suspension Wave: Path for H-1B Holders to Stay in the U.S. Severely Blocked!
A tech giant with over 350,000 employees and a long history of heavily utilizing H-1B (specialty occupation work visa) status has suddenly had a critical step in its Green Card application process paused. WorldWay Immigration has noted that on September 9, 2026, local time, according to relevant media reports, the U.S. government has suspended new PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) application filings by Cognizant, a major IT services company. Meanwhile, federal agencies are investigating alleged fraud in the company's H-1B and PERM programs.
Is Your U.S. Residency Status at Risk? Open This 'Emergency Kit'
Meta has announced large-scale layoffs, severely impacting employees holding H-1B work visas. Those laid off must find new employment within 60 days or face departure from the U.S. Furthermore, the limited validity of H-1B visas makes long-term residency uncertain. Therefore, planning for a Green Card in advance is crucial, and the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program is one such pathway. The 'Aspen Kodiak Apartments' and 'Hawaii Greg'...
Attention International Students in the U.S.! New H-1B Visa Regulations Released
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released the Final Rule for H-1B visas. This rule will take effect on January 17, 2025, and will apply to the electronic lottery in March 2025. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released the Final Rule for H-1B visas. This rule will take effect on January 17, 2025, and will apply to the electronic lottery in March 2025. H…
Hit by Trump's Three 'Salvos', U.S. Study Abroad Families Turn to Immigration
Hit by Trump's three 'salvos', U.S. study abroad families are turning to immigration. According to the latest reports from foreign media, the U.S. Department of State is developing new visa guidelines to strictly approve student visas. These new guidelines are based on President Trump's executive order to crack down on visa overstayers. This marks the third time since Trump took office that he has taken aim at the H-1B visa, prompting a large number of families with students in the U.S. to shift their focus to U.S. investment immigration...
USCIS Introduces New Policy, Making H-1B Applications Increasingly Difficult
The H-1B visa has long been the twin brother of the EB-5 visa, representing the two most formal pathways for individuals without family or connections to remain in the United States. While I may not be an expert, I have been closely monitoring every move regarding H-1B policy. Over the past few weeks, almost every immigration law firm in the U.S. has been working overtime to rush H-1B cases, aiming to submit them by April 3rd to await the lottery.
USCIS Drops Another Bombshell: Hundreds of Thousands of H-1B Visas May Be Aborted
USCIS Drops Another Bombshell: Hundreds of Thousands of H-1B Visas May Be Aborted. Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on its official website that the number of H-1B work visa applications has reached the congressionally mandated cap, and they are no longer accepting new petitions. Industry analysts expect that this measure, coming like a bombshell, will likely result in the rejection of hundreds of thousands of H-1B visa applications this year.
[Breaking News] USCIS to Suspend Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
[Breaking News] USCIS to Suspend Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it will suspend premium processing service for all H-1B petitions starting April 3, 2017. This suspension may last for up to six months.
The H-1B Visa is Not Just About Luck
The new year has begun, and many international students who have just started working are already preparing for the H-1B lottery on April 1st this year. For all the international students who are about to join the lottery, this year's luck is a hurdle they hope to overcome in their future immigration to the United States.