H-1B Visa Guide 2026: Lottery, Fees and the $100K Ruling
The H-1B visa explained for 2026: the wage-weighted lottery, who pays which fees, the $100,000 payment ruling, H-4 work permits and your path to a green card.
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Visas & Permits
Work, study, family and visitor routes
Green Cards & PR
Permanent residence and settlement
Green Card Lottery: DV Rules, New Passport Rule and Scams
The green card lottery explained: who can enter the DV lottery, the new passport rule, how to check results, what selectees pay later and how to avoid scams.
EB Visas: Employment-Based Green Cards From EB-1 to EB-5
EB visas explained: how each employment-based green card works, from EB-1 to EB-5, with PERM steps, 2026 USCIS fees, backlogs and which category suits you.
How to Get a Green Card: Every US Path Explained
Learn how to get a green card through family, work, the DV lottery or humanitarian status, with 2026 fees, Visa Bulletin waits and the mistakes to avoid.
Marriage Green Card: 2026 Steps, Costs and Interview Tips
Get your marriage green card right: I-130 and I-485 steps, proof of a real marriage, the interview, I-864 income rules and 2026 USCIS fees in one plain guide.
Citizenship
Naturalisation, tests and passports
CitizenshipUSA
US Citizenship Application: N-400 Steps, Test and Fees
Your US citizenship application, step by step: N-400 eligibility, the 2025 civics test, fees and the reduced-fee option, the interview, the oath and a passport.
Jobs
Sponsorship, CVs and job searching
JobsUSA
Visa Sponsorship Jobs: How to Find Employers That Sponsor
Find visa sponsorship jobs in the US, UK and Canada using official employer data, smarter search filters and a confident way to raise sponsorship.
JobsUK
Nursing Jobs Abroad With Visa Sponsorship: 5-Country Guide
Find nursing jobs abroad with visa sponsorship in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: registration, exams, English tests, visas and scam red flags.
JobsCanada
CV for Jobs Abroad: How to Write an International Résumé
Adapt your CV for jobs abroad: US and Canadian résumé vs UK CV norms, ATS-friendly formatting, credential checks and before-and-after bullet examples.
JobsUK
Job Scams Abroad: How to Spot and Report Fake Job Offers
Learn to spot job scams and fake job offers abroad, verify employers and recruiters on official registers, and report fraud in the US, UK and Canada.
Money & Insurance
Banking, credit, tax and cover
Health Insurance for Immigrants in the US: 2026 Guide
Health insurance for immigrants in the US, explained: key terms, employer plans, Marketplace and Medicaid eligibility, 2026–2027 rule changes and ways to save.
How to Build Credit in the US as a Newcomer: 12-Month Plan
Learn how to build credit in the US from zero: SSN vs ITIN, secured cards, credit-builder loans, free weekly reports and a realistic 12-month plan.
Cheapest Way to Send Money Abroad: Compare the Real Cost
Find the cheapest way to send money internationally: compare fees, exchange-rate markups and the amount received, and know your rights before you send.
Travel
Entry rules and trip planning
TravelUSA
B1/B2 Visa Guide: How to Get a US Visitor Visa in 2026
Get your B1/B2 visa right: what a US visitor visa allows, ESTA vs visa, the DS-160, fees, interview waivers, proving ties home, I-94 stay limits and refusals.