Thursday, 3 July, 2025

H‑1B Aspirants Brace for Longer Delays and Higher Denials

Aspiring H‑1B professionals face longer processing times, stricter scrutiny, and rising denial rates following the FY 2026 application deadline. Immigration experts link the slowdown to renewed Trump-era policies, increased documentation requirements, and a fee hike—from $10 to $250 per registration. With denials spiking, applicants are increasingly exploring alternatives like L‑1, O‑1, EB‑2 NIW, and EB‑5 visas to maintain U.S. employment prospects.