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.
Canada Rescinds Recently Announced Employment Abroad Requirement for Reciprocal Employment Category
Visa Database Team • 14 days ago
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada rescinded updated July 29 guidance that would have required foreign nationals to be currently employed abroad to qualify for C20 reciprocal employment work permits under the International Mobility Program.
DHS Proposes End to 60-Day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security has submitted a proposed rule for federal review that would eliminate the 60-day grace period available to certain employment-based nonimmigrants after their U.S. employment ends. The existing grace period remains in effect while the proposal is under review.
USCIS Completes FY 2027 H-1B Cap Selections and Opens Door to Petition Filing
USCIS says it has finished the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration lottery, notified selected employers, and will accept cap-subject petitions from April 1, 2026, under updated form and evidence rules.
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4, 2026
Visa Database Team • 7 months ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces the opening of the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period, introducing new weighted selection process and updated requirements for employers and representatives.
Minimum Salary Changes Announced for Immigration Programs
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.