H-1B Visa Blog Entries

The current government shutdown presents unusual challenges for H-1B workers and their employers. Here's what you need to know immediately:

What We Know So Far (This info will be continually updated with new developments)

Updates October 20th, 2025 from the USCIS

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations
UPDATE: USCIS Issues More Detailed Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement

Can H-1B Workers Work Remotely from Outside the USA? The Legal Reality vs. Enforcement Practice

The remote work revolution has fundamentally changed how we think about employment, but for H-1B workers, the question of working from outside the USA, for example, India, creates a complex web of legal and practical considerations. This article addresses the most pressing questions we receive from H-1B workers and their employers about remote work abroad, cutting through the confusion to provide practical guidance.

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: May 25, 2024

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/is-it-a-good-idea-for-…

Synopsis

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 8 CFR Part 214

[CIS No. 2766-24; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2023-0005] RIN 1615-AC70

Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS.

USCIS Has Said

As previously announced, on March 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption also known as the master’s cap.