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'No Americans qualified': University of Michigan faces heat over $75,000 H-1B techie roles; critics question hiring of foreign workers

H1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent

The Economic Times 27 Jun 2026 4:59 pm

Anthropic Salaries For H-1B Workers Revealed: Up To Rs 13 Crore Base Pay

Anthropic pays AI staff base salaries up to Rs 13 crore ($1.38 million) to retain talent amid visa challenges.

NDTV 27 Jun 2026 8:27 am

Google techie gave up H-1B, returned to India for a decade, now says moving back to the US was the right decision

A Google employee's journey from the US to India and back has ignited a viral debate on career choices and migration. Ma

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 12:56 pm

Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: How do I start over?

An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling def

The Economic Times 19 Jun 2026 11:42 am

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

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 11:10 am

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

NDTV 16 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

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

Morningstar 10 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

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

The Economic Times 10 Jun 2026 2:06 pm

Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?

An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to

The Economic Times 10 Jun 2026 9:06 am

US Drops $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Plan: What It Means For International Students

A US federal court blocked the proposed $100000 H-1B visa fee, easing costs for employers sponsoring international worke

NDTV 10 Jun 2026 6:49 am

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

NDTV 10 Jun 2026 12:06 am

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

NDTV 9 Jun 2026 11:10 pm

Watch: Judge Strikes Down Trumps H-1B Fee: Implications for India and the U.S. | Above the Fold | 09.06.2026

From a major U.S. court setback to Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee plan to escalating political turmoil in West Bengal and f

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:48 pm

'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anyway

A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the ta

The Economic Times 9 Jun 2026 7:43 pm

US judge kills Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee: What happens next for Indian professionals?

A Massachusetts federal judge has struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, deeming it

The Times of India 9 Jun 2026 5:00 pm

U.S. court cancels Trumps $100K H-1B fee

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 1:36 pm

'They're hurting our country': Trump slams court for blocking $100,000 H-1B visa fee

US President Donald Trump has criticized federal judges. A court struck down a proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applic

The Times of India 9 Jun 2026 12:48 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jun 2026 10:05 am

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

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:56 am

Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B ap

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 9:01 am

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

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 8:36 am

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

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jun 2026 11:20 pm

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.

NDTV 5 Jun 2026 3:18 pm

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

Morningstar 3 Jun 2026 9:01 am

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-

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jun 2026 8:50 am

Techie details journey from losing $300k Google job due to H-1B issues to building a startup helping him secure O-1 visa to stay in US

A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F

The Economic Times 29 May 2026 10:51 am

US Immigration Expert Muzaffar Chishti Decodes Trumps Targeting of H-1B Workers

Chishti, an expert on US immigration policy, joins The Quint's Raghav Bahl on the latest episode of VIGILANT.

The Quint 26 May 2026 10:59 pm

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.

The Quint 25 May 2026 12:43 pm

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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

The Week 23 May 2026 5:45 pm

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

NDTV 14 May 2026 9:14 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 13 May 2026 12:07 pm

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

Morningstar 13 May 2026 10:26 am

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

Deccan Chronicle 9 May 2026 11:34 pm

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

Udaipur Kiran 7 May 2026 1:13 pm

Opinion: Opinion | A New Bill By 35 American Lawmakers Could Upend Indian Techies' Careers

A group of Republicans wants to break the traditional F-1-to-H-1B-to-green-card path. The biggest casualty will be India

NDTV 1 May 2026 3:17 pm

NRI With Rs 40 Lakh Loan Struggles With Indian Job Market After Losing H-1B Lottery: 'I'm Overwhelmed'

An NRI techie said they were struggling with the tough Indian job market and interviews after losing the H-1B visa lotte

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 7:40 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 29 Apr 2026 12:42 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 25 Apr 2026 9:43 am

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

Morningstar 25 Apr 2026 8:31 am

US Lawmakers Seek To Pause H-1B Visas for 3 Years

The proposal calls for a temporary halt on issuing new H-1B visas.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Apr 2026 8:22 pm

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

NDTV 21 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

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

Morningstar 15 Apr 2026 1:10 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 10 Apr 2026 12:20 am

Oracle layoffs update: Amid thousands of job cuts, US IT firm's big move triggers massive backlash online

Oracle India layoffs: US tech giant Oracle has been facing backlash online for filing thousands of foreign workers' peti

The Economic Times 3 Apr 2026 11:07 am

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

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 8:01 am

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

Morningstar 1 Apr 2026 10:59 am

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

The Hindu 1 Apr 2026 10:25 am

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.

NDTV 29 Mar 2026 2:39 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 28 Mar 2026 10:01 pm

U.S. Proposes Minimum Wage Increase for H-1B Visa Holders

Washington, March 27: The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed new rules aimed at increasing wages for foreign workers

Morningstar 27 Mar 2026 9:38 am

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

The Siasat Daily 27 Mar 2026 7:42 am

As H-1B visa registration dip 30-50%, here are the companies that are emerging as favourites in the new system

H-1B visa registrations for FY27 have plummeted by 30-50%, driven by higher fees and a new lottery prioritizing wages. T

The Times of India 24 Mar 2026 10:39 am

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

Deccan Chronicle 15 Mar 2026 1:17 am

'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

The Times of India 14 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

400 Years in Prison Possible for Indian-Origin Brothers in US

Their offenses included filing numerous false H-1B visa applications, fraudulently billing health care benefit programs

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2026 11:35 am

What Is US' New 'WISA' Proposal That Can Help Indian H-1B Visa Holders

US lawmaker Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives aimed at reversing strict

NDTV 10 Mar 2026 2:47 pm