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H-1B Will "Look Very Different" in 365 Days: What the Labor Department Watchdog Pointed Out, and Why Genuine Talent Can Stay Ahead

Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito says the foreign labor visa program will look very different a year from now. What he said, what has already changed, and why the shift rewards genuine talent and strong evidence.

Ramprasad Ohnu · Sep 29, 2026Read article

NewsMar 11, 2026

When PERM Availability Becomes an NIW RFE Argument

A Reddit discussion highlights a growing concern about how USCIS may be interpreting Prong 3 of the Matter of Dhanasar standard.

Ramprasad Ohnu

AnalysisMar 10, 2026

How Meritocrat Was Built Without UX, Funding, or a Product Plan

In fact, the product started before the product even existed. The first thing that existed was the name: XO Caliber.

Ramprasad Ohnu

ApplicantsMar 7, 2026

From Random Evidence to Structured Merit

I recently came across a Reddit post that clearly explains the root causes behind many Merit Based Visa petition problems.

Ramprasad Ohnu

AnalysisMar 3, 2026

Court Examines Legality of $100,000 H-1B Fee in Global Nurse Force v. Trump

Hearing Held February 26, 2026 A federal court heard arguments today in Global Nurse Force v.

Ramprasad Ohnu

NewsFeb 12, 2026

The New RFE Trend in EB-1A: USCIS Is Now Scrutinizing Digital Evidence Like Never Before

People are getting RFEs because USCIS doesn’t like the way the evidence looks digitally.

Ramprasad Ohnu

ApplicantsFeb 5, 2026

Meritocrat Workflow | Profiling, Context, Evidence Mapping - Petitions

Clarity before Law Before an attorney can build a strong petition, they need to understand one thing: Where does this applicant truly belong, and what is the story…

Ramprasad Ohnu