Temporary Work
Temporary work visas include H-1B for specialty occupations, H-2A for agricultural workers, H-2B for seasonal non-agricultural workers, and L-1 for intracompany transfers. The H-1B program, subject to annual caps, allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise. These visas are employer-sponsored and typically valid for up to three years, with possible extensions.
Minimum Salary Changes Announced for Immigration Programs
Visa Database Team • about 4 hours ago
Immigration law firm Fragomen reports that multiple countries have announced updates to minimum salary requirements for work visa programs, while the United States implements wage-based prioritization for H-1B visa selection.
DHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
The Department of Homeland Security announces a major overhaul of the H-1B visa selection process, replacing the random lottery system with a wage-based weighted selection to prioritize higher-skilled workers and protect American wages.