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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

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 9:45 am

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

New GOP Bill Seeks 3-Year Halt On H-1B Visas

A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a sweeping bill to overhaul the H-1B visa program, proposing a temporary

indicanews 23 Apr 2026 7:30 am

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

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

Deccan Chronicle 3 Apr 2026 1:03 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

H-1B wage reset: What it means for Indian students and early-career professionals

The US Department of Labor has proposed a major overhaul of H-1B and employment-based green card wage rules, aiming to a

The Times of India 2 Apr 2026 1:00 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

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

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

Morningstar 20 Mar 2026 7:31 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

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

Indian Techie Returns From US After Quitting Toxic Job, Says He Still Misses American Lifestyle

After moving to the US in 2022 on an H-1B visa, the techie joined a boutique startup where he faced regular humiliation

NDTV 26 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Hyderabad professionals return from US sparks debate on reverse migration

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old professional from Hyderabad has triggered an online discussion on reverse migration after shari

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 12:25 pm

Attracting talent positioned abroad

The H-1B disruption could catalyse a wave of innovation if cities, universities, and firms strengthen social and researc

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:17 pm

Telugu Techies Death Sparks Spotlight on US Visa Stress After Multiple H-1B Rejections

A GoFundMe initiative was launched to support his middle-class parents in covering the costs of repatriating his remains

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 7:39 pm

How The H-1B Visa Debate Is Fuelling Racism And Hate Speech In US

A regular City Council meeting in Texas turned heated this month as residents clashed over the federal H-1B visa program

NDTV 21 Feb 2026 4:20 pm

Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds

Business Standard 11 Feb 2026 12:34 pm

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To End H-1B Visa Program

A US lawmaker has introduced a bill to end the H-1B visa program, saying corporations have repeatedly abused this system

NDTV 11 Feb 2026 12:29 am

US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program

Washington: A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages Ame

The Siasat Daily 10 Feb 2026 7:47 am

Those Days Are Gone: Piyush Goyal Plays Down H-1B Visa Dependence At NDTV Profit Conclave

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India no longer relies on H-1B visas for IT growth, thanks to a shift towards remote

NDTV 7 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

H-1B Row Fuels Indian Takeover Claims At Texas Council Meeting

Social media users called for scrutinising immigration systems without stoking fear of newcomers who are, for many citie

NDTV 6 Feb 2026 11:51 am

H-1B Registration Fee Set at $215; Startups Wary of Rising Costs for Sponsorship

This move is seen as a major shift from the earlier fully random selection process.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 12:27 am

Why Indian Students Are Turning to the Philippines for a Safer Medical Education Pathway

In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The r

News Voir 28 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

Texas Governor Abbott orders freeze on H-1B visas

Houston: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday, January 27, to halt new H-1B visa pe

The Siasat Daily 28 Jan 2026 8:27 am

Texas halts new H-1B visa petitions at state agencies and universities

Governor Greg Abbott said the freeze will give lawmakers time to establish statutory guardrails for employment under the

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 6:21 am

Texas Halts New H-1B Visa Petitions At State Agencies, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are

NDTV 28 Jan 2026 5:24 am

Texas Governor questions H-1B visas in State schools

Washington: Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the states public s

The Siasat Daily 27 Jan 2026 7:45 am

Why US Consulates In India Have No H-1B Visa Interview Dates Until 2027?

Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata currently have no regular interview slots available.

News18 25 Jan 2026 5:20 pm

How the loss incurred from the US is compensated by the market forces itself

By Er. Rajesh Pathak Much speculated days of an H-1B visa crackdown to backfire have come around, if the current trends

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 11:27 pm

New H-1B rule promises big gains, faces legal clock: US watchdog

Washington: A new US rule, which changes how H-1B work visas are chosen, could bring strong economic gains over the next

The Siasat Daily 22 Jan 2026 8:23 am

'7 Lakh Brought In 2025': Ex-Trump Ally Flags Serious H-1B Visa Fraud In Texas

Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had a public falling out with Donald Trump this year, is known for her strong America first

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 10:45 am

Indian professionals in US face rising anti-Indian hate after Trumps H-1B changes: Report

New H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 fee and wage-based selection, have sparked online hostility towards Indian pro

The Economic Times 15 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

US Companies Face Anti-Indian Backlash After Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul

A rise in hostility toward Indian professionals and businesses in the United States has followed recent changes to the c

NDTV 15 Jan 2026 12:25 am

Amazon allows Indian employees to work but with THESE conditions amid H-1B visa

Amazon has offered an alternative to them but with various restrictions. The big tech firm has offered its employees, wh

DNA India 10 Jan 2026 10:21 pm

US Hikes H-1B Visa Premium Processing Fee From March. Check New Rates

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration bene

NDTV 10 Jan 2026 11:57 am

Amazon allows remote work with strict rules for H-1B holders stuck in India

Amid the setbacks from the H-1B visa appointment delays, Amazon is now allowing its employees stranded in India to work

The Siasat Daily 1 Jan 2026 5:01 pm

H-1B Visa Delays: Amazon Lets Affected Staff Work From India Until March, But With Strict Restrictions

While this breaks from the company's mandatory five-day-in-office rule, it includes substantial restrictions.

NDTV 1 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Nikki Haley's Son Calls For Complete H-1B Visa Ban Amid Stamping Delays

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders recently travelled to India to complete visa stamping. When they reached India for their a

NDTV 30 Dec 2025 11:15 am

H-1B visa reflects race, class dynamics of modern diaspora, says former JNU professor

R. K. Jain says migration shaped by political and cultural factors, and not economics alone, remains central to understa

The Hindu 28 Dec 2025 11:22 pm

Tariffs, Russia, conflict with Pakistan, H-1B: When 2025 tested India-US ties

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 28: The US and India ties in 2025 have been a rollercoaster ride as punitive and reciprocal tar

Daily Excelsior 28 Dec 2025 1:21 pm

Tariffs, H-1B and Pakistan tensions make 2025 a turbulent year for India-US ties

Bilateral ties between India and the United States saw sharp swings in 2025, as trade disputes, immigration curbs and ge

The New Indian Express 28 Dec 2025 12:45 pm

India presses US to resolve H-1B delay

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it has taken up with the US the issue of delays, cancellations and difficulties in sched

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 7:48 am

India Conveys Concern to US Over Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants scheduled from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly

Deccan Chronicle 26 Dec 2025 5:32 pm

H1B visa: India conveys concern to US over cancellation of interviews

New Delhi: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews

The Siasat Daily 26 Dec 2025 5:32 pm

India conveys concern to US over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it flagged its concerns to the US over cancellation of pre-scheduled H1B visa interviews

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 5:27 pm

India conveys concern to U.S. over cancellation of H1B visa interviews

The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India have been abruptly pos

The Hindu 26 Dec 2025 5:23 pm

Incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh cannot be dismissed as political violence, says MEA

On the problems faced by Indians following rescheduling of H-1B visas, the MEA said We have flagged these issues and our

The Hindu 26 Dec 2025 4:55 pm

'A Lot Of Hardships': India Says 'Actively Engaging' With US Over H1B Visa Delays

The MEA said the government has received multiple representations from Indian citizens encountering H-1B visa-related pr

News18 26 Dec 2025 4:21 pm