What are the proposed changes to the U.S. H-1B programme? | Explained
What are the proposed changes to the H-1B system? What changes has the Department of Labor suggested?What changes will i
US launches H-1B, PERM visa fraud probe; Cognizant mentioned by labour watchdog
H-1B visa revoked: Man says he deeply regrets not paying $600 traffic fine by deadline
An unpaid traffic ticket caused the revocation of an individual's H-1B visa, showcasing the potential consequences of ad
'US Jobs Are For Americans, Not Foreign Fraudsters': Vance Amid H-1B Probe
Vance said H-1B work visa programme was originally a route for a brilliant technology person, or a brilliant scientist,
'American jobs belong to Americans!': JD Vance's big message as US cracks down on H-1B visa fraud
US VP JD Vance flags H-1B visa fraud, prioritises American workers
US Launches H-1B Fraud Probe; Vance Says American Jobs for American Workers
Vance said the action was part of a broader fraud enforcement effort aimed at protecting taxpayer money and preventing m
Trump Targets H-1B Abuse; Cognizant Named
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony DEsposito said investigators had issued dozens of summons as part of wh
Indian H-1B Professional Dies In Kansas Flash Flood
An Indian technology professional living in the United States died after his vehicle was swept away by flash floodwaters
Why US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is A Relief For Indians
Hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals work and study in the country on H-1B visas, L-1 intra-company transfer vi
Supreme Court Ruling on H-1B Visa Provides Relief to Indian Families in the U.S.
New York, June 30: The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling that offers relief to approximately 300,000
US court blocks $100,000 H-1B Fee: What it means for Indian travellers, students and professionals
A US court has temporarily blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unlawful tax. While this offers temporary rel
H1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent
A Google employee's journey from the US to India and back has ignited a viral debate on career choices and migration. Ma
An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling def
Why was Trumps H-1B fee struck down?
What is the H-1B visa programme and who uses it? Why did the Trump administration impose the $100,000 fee? What impact w
Indian H-1B Worker Sues Employer For Forcing Him To Pay Rs 94 Lakh To Keep Job
The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, alleged that he was pressured into making payments by his Indian Americ
If you import people from third world countries...: Trump gives take on immigration
President Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could
Court Halts Trump Administrations H-1B Visa Fee, States Celebrate Relief
Washington, June 10: Attorneys General from several U.S. states have welcomed a federal court ruling that annulled the T
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the US
US H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin
An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to
Indian-American CEO Facing US Citizenship Loss Over H-1B Visa Fraud
According to the Justice Department, Neeraj Sharma submitted 11 fake H-1B visa applications that falsely claimed foreign
Explained: Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee And Court Decision That Junked It
Many tech companies and universities rely on the H-1B program to fill openings for skilled jobs, and universities use it
From a major U.S. court setback to Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee plan to escalating political turmoil in West Bengal and f
A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the ta
Trump's H1-B visa fee struck down by US court. What does it mean for Indians?
A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, dealing a significant blow t
US Lawmakers Welcome Court Order Scrapping $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A White House spokesperson indicated that the order will be challenged in an appellate court
Indian equity markets trade higher as Iran-Israel tensions ease
A U.S. federal judge striking down President Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee hike is also a mild positive for Indian IT stoc
U.S. lawmakers welcome court order scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Republican lawmakers focused on H-1B visas for healthcare workers and teachers who are in short supply particularly in r
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee collapses in court | Judge delivers big blow to immigration agenda
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee is Unlawful, US Judge Rules
The increase in fees has discouraged H-1B visa requests, according to court filings
How H-1B Curbs Are Affecting The Texas Real Estate Market
A wave of H-1B restrictions and AI-related tech layoffs is pushing Indian buyers out of the housing market.
U.S. Lawmakers Seek Relief for Foreign Teachers on H-1B Visas
Washington, June 3: Concerns over the $100,000 H-1B visa fee have extended beyond healthcare to education. Lawmakers are
Over 2 Lakh Applicants Paid $1 Lakh for H-1B Visas: DHS Secretary Mullin
Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday, Mullin said the DHS had received about 2.86 lakh H-
A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F
Explained: Why USs Green Card Applicants Are Suddenly More Vulnerable
The H-1B holders are the largest group exposed by USCIS' new memo on green card applications.
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For many in India, a US Green Card is a passport to their land of dreams and seemingly a life of comfort and bigger oppo
US Influencer Targets Telugu Bizman Over Visa Fraud
Gonzales has become a well-known social media influencer in recent months for posting videos in which she visits address
US Official Targets Indians, Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple Over H-1B Visas
In a series of posts on X, the Republican senator from Missouri attacked the US employment-based visa system, alleging i
ICE Probes 10,000 Foreign Students, Including Indians, For OPT Fraud
OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24
Texas Attorney General Sues Chinese Company Over H-1B Visa Fraud Allegations
Washington, May 13: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a company in North Texas and its Chine
Indian H-1B Numbers For 2025 Remain Cons
The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised fields such as information tech
Texas Lawmakers Call for Federal Investigation into H-1B Visa Fraud
Washington, May 7: Republican lawmakers from Texas have appealed to the Trump administration to initiate a federal inves
An NRI techie said they were struggling with the tough Indian job market and interviews after losing the H-1B visa lotte
North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages
WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum w
Bill for three-year pause on H-1B visas introduced in U.S. Congress
Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which was co-sponsored by seven other
Bill for 3-Year Pause on H-1B Visas Introduced in US Congress
The bill proposes reforms to the H-1B programme that include reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 with a minimu
Proposed Bill in the U.S. Seeks to Suspend H-1B Visa for Three Years
Washington, April 25: A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill proposing a three-year suspension of H-1B vi
US Lawmakers Seek To Pause H-1B Visas for 3 Years
The proposal calls for a temporary halt on issuing new H-1B visas.
2 Indian-Origin Men Charged With H-1B Fraud. They Hired For 'Ghost' Jobs
Between June 2020 and January 2023, the two submitted multiple fraudulent H-1B visa petitions using Rajidi's firm, claim
Vice President Vance Criticizes H-1B Visa Violations, Emphasizes American Identity
Washington, April 15: Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized those who misuse the H-1B visa policy. He stated t
Right-Wing Accounts Target Indians in US
The accounts spread videos of Indian workers in the United States, call their work scams and allege their work to be vio
Oracle India layoffs: US tech giant Oracle has been facing backlash online for filing thousands of foreign workers' peti
US YouTuber Accuses Telugu Man of Violating H-1B Visa Norms
In a video posted on YouTube, Sara claimed the case reflected a pattern where an H-1B visa holder operates a business in
Intense Debate at U.S. Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Raises Concerns for H-1B Visa Holders
Washington, April 2: The U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing on Wednesday regarding a petition challenging President Donal
USCIS Completes H-1B Visa Cap for 2027, Applications Open Today
Washington, April 1: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received sufficient
USCIS completes H-1B cap selection process for FY 2027
The H-1B selection process is shifting to a wage-based model, where applicants with higher salaries and skills are given
US Tightens Visa Rules, Adds Social Media Checks For H-1B
The new process applies to a group of non-immigrant visas handled at US consulates abroad.
H-1B Visa Selections Begin Amid New $10,000 Fee and Wage-Based Rules
Several applicants, including many from India, have started receiving confirmation of their selection in the latest H-1B
US moves to raise H-1B wage floors
Washington: The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other vi
H-1B visa registrations for FY27 have plummeted by 30-50%, driven by higher fees and a new lottery prioritizing wages. T
Debate Intensifies in U.S. Congress Over H-1B Visa Program
Washington, March 20: The H-1B visa program in the United States, which allows numerous Indian professionals to work the
Indian Employees in the US Anxiously Await H-1B Results Amid Wage Reforms
Indians, who have comprised over 70 per cent of H-1B approvals in previous years, fear non-disclosure of employee wage l
'I apologise': Trump aide Laura Loomer apologises for 'anti-India' posts on social media
Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologised for anti-India social media posts after facing backlash for racist remarks. W