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Fan with a camera, or is content the job? If content is genuinely the point of the trip, the O-1 visa is built for it and can authorize paid work when you qualify. Want to see if you're a fit? Link below to start a quick assessment.
If you're coming to the #WorldCup and plan to post while you're here, it's worth checking that your content stays inside what your visa allows. CBP is taking a closer look at creators this tournament.
The B-2 tourist visa covers leisure, family, and medical trips. Not paid work, including earning from content when that's the main reason you're here. The good news: CBP has said it's case by case. No blanket ban. It comes down to intent and income.
#EB2 India: FY2026 cap reached.
The US Department of State has issued all available EB-2 visas for India-born applicants this fiscal year.
No new EB-2 visas at U.S. consulates through September 30, 2026.
Issuance resumes October 1 with FY2027.
Source: U.S. Department of State, May 22, 2026
PERM processing times have crossed 500 days. The DOL proposed a major prevailing wage rule on March 27. Audit scrutiny is the tightest it's been in years.
If your PERM process hasn't changed, it's time.
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At @casiuminc, we offer free profile assessments for founders exploring the O-1 pathway. Get started, today. Visit our website to book your assessment.
In January 2025, USCIS confirmed that a company you own can sponsor your own O-1 visa.
You can be both the beneficiary and the petitioner's owner. Here's what that actually means in practice.
Selected in the H-1B lottery and planning to travel?
Be careful. The new $100,000 fee rule (2026) could apply if your travel triggers a re-filing or new petition scenario.
Visa stamping abroad is required. Hence, timing matters.
Every case is different; make sure you check with your attorney and legal team before you travel.
Immigration planning now lives inside your hiring workflow.
We’ve joined the @Greenhouse ecosystem, so teams can run immigration assessments without leaving their ATS. Know visa options earlier.
Plan smarter hiring.
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Building a personal brand on a visa? That’s not the problem. Getting paid for it might be.
If you’re on H-1B, O-1, or TN:
• Posting ≠ working
• Monetizing = potential visa issue
• Brand deals can trigger unauthorized employment
We broke it all down 👇
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January 2026 Employment-Based #VisaBulletin shows stability. No big forward moves.
Instead: controlled pacing, high demand, and agencies managing annual limits.
EB-1 steady (India/China still slow). EB-2 & EB-3 remain tight. No rollbacks = room to plan.
This is a planning season. Many already qualify for O-1A, EB-1, or EB-2 NIW.
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We’re deeply grateful to @ai2incubator for being such an integral part of #Casium’s journey. Their mentorship has shaped how we think, build, and grow.
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Interview & Vetting Changes
Enhanced social-media vetting has lengthened J-1 and L-1 appointment timelines. Some consulates are still facing limited appointment slots.
At Casium, we’re tracking every update, from visa bulletins to court rulings, so you stay informed with verified, timely guidance.
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Between new fees, shifting visa bulletins, and a government shutdown, 2025 has been one of the toughest years for professionals and employers navigating H-1B, O-1, L-1, EB, and J-1 visas.
Here’s what’s officially changed 👇
While USCIS and U.S. consulates stayed open, processing slowed.
The Department of Labor saw the biggest hit, LCA and PERM processing paused, creating backlogs that could ripple through filings for months.