US Immigration New Rules 2026: H-1B, F-1, H-4 EAD, Green Card & OPT Big Changes Explained

The US government has released its latest Immigration Regulatory Agenda, outlining proposed changes to H-1B visas, F-1 Student Visas, Green Card processing, H-4 EAD, Employer Sponsorship, OPT, and Prevailing Wage rules. While these are proposals and not final laws, they could significantly impact Indian students, professionals, and families in the coming months. In this video, we explain what the proposed changes are, what the current rules still say, how these proposals could affect Indians, and what applicants should do while waiting for official implementation. Topics Covered: US Immigration Regulatory Agenda 2026 H-1B Visa latest proposals H-1B employer compliance rules Third-party placement scrutiny H-1B & L-1 extension fee proposal Prevailing Wage rule changes F-1 Student Visa latest update Duration of Status vs Fixed Visa Period OPT program proposed changes H-4 EAD latest news Green Card process updates Employer sponsorship changes Indian students & professionals update USCIS immigration roadmap Official immigration updates explained #nbtteched #usimmigration #h1b #f1visa #greencard #h4ead #opt #uscis #usvisa #immigrationnews #studentvisa #workpermit #usimmigration2026 #visaupdate #indianinus #h1bvisa ___________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Us on NBT Education Website: https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com... NBT Education Facebook:   / nbteducation   Instagram:   / nbtlife   NBT Tech-Ed is an official partner of Times Internet Limited. We are committed to keeping Indian students, professionals, and families informed about everything related to immigration and global opportunities. Our channel focuses on study abroad, work visas, PR and citizenship pathways, Green Card updates, OCI and NRI rules, and the real challenges Indians face while settling abroad. We break down complex visa policies, immigration changes, embassy rules, and global job trends into simple, practical, and reliable information. Whether you are planning to study overseas, work abroad, move with your family, or understand your rights and responsibilities as an NRI or OCI holder, our content is designed especially for Indian applicants. Our expert team ensures accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date insights so you can make informed decisions about your global journey. Stay connected and subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss any important updates that could impact your future abroad.