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H1B Explorer

LCA Petition Data (FY2024-2025) -- Labor Condition Application filings

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H1B policy update: Overseas petitions subject to $100K employer fee (effective Sept 2025, litigation pending). FY2027 lottery will be wage-weighted -- higher-salary positions favored. F-1 students filing via change-of-status are fee-exempt.

Note: The $100K fee and wage-weighted lottery are announced policies subject to ongoing litigation. Verify current status at uscis.gov.

University Explorer

Green Card Pipeline · Employer Patterns

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Real Income Explorer

Calculate estimated purchasing power after taxes and living costs across 20+ US cities. Compare how salaries translate to net savings.

City Comparison

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E2 Treaty Visa -- No lottery needed

For citizens of 80+ treaty countries. An alternative to the H1B lottery.

Source: U.S. Dept. of State, FY2024 visa issuance data

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Scholarships & Internships

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Cap-exempt employers

Universities and research institutions that can sponsor H1B without the annual cap or lottery.

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