December 23, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized regulations that fundamentally change how H-1B cap registrations will be selected, effective for the FY 2027 lottery (registration opening around March 2026). Under the new weighted selection process, registrations for higher-paid workers will have significantly better chances of selection than those for lower-paid workers.
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)
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.
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.