The US is tightening H-1B visas. Its economy may pay the price
A wave of legislative proposals in Washington targets the H-1B visa program and the broader immigration pipeline for ski
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
US administration proposes higher H-1B wages to prevent salary undercutting
The new rule, proposed by the US Department of Labour on March 27, seeks to increase the minimum wages for four categori
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
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
Texas probes 30 firms over alleged H-1B visa fraud
Ken Paxton has launched a probe into nearly 30 companies in Texas over alleged abuse of the H-1B visa programme. Firms a
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
Think as Americans First: JD Vances message to H-1B visa holders, cites Indian-origin in-laws
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
U.S. lawmaker introduces bill to end H1B visa program
From December 15 last year, the State Department has also begun an enhanced screening and vetting of H-1B and its depend
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No H-1B Visa Appointments For 2026, Many NRIs In Distress
Many H-1B visa holders had travelled to India for visa stamping, family visits or official work, expecting to return to
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
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.
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
'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
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
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