In a fresh H-1B salvo for IT firms, US moots 11% higher pay for new hires
As per a 26 March notification, the changes would lift pay benchmarks by at least $14,500 across entry-level and experie
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
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
Indian students rethink US dream amid visa hurdles
The H-1B program now operates within a highdemand environment, where the desire for the visa consistently outpaces the a
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
US bill to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers brings hope for international educators
A new bill introduced by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski seeks to exempt public school districts from a $100,000 federal fee
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
Changes to the federal H-1B visa program are set to impact U.S. schools, particularly rural and under-resourced district
In 2026, H-1B entry-level (Level 1) positions are facing heightened USCIS scrutiny, as job duties increasingly clash wit
'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
US research pipeline at risk as Florida and Texas freeze H-1B hiring across public universities
Public universities in Florida and Texas have temporarily halted new hiring of international faculty on H-1B visas, rais
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
New immigration policy changes in the United States are reshaping how companies hire global talent, particularly through
H-1B visa 2027 registration opens: What employers and applicants must know
The FY 2027 H-1B visa registration window opened on March 4, 2026, with US employers required to submit electronic entri
H-1B Visa 2027: USCIS opens March registration window with new rules; deadline March 19
The US Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new weighted selection system for the H-1B visa program, priori
Florida public universities pause hiring foreign faculty on H-1B visas until 2027
Florida's public universities will halt hiring foreign faculty on H-1B visas until January 2027. This move follows Gover
H-1B pause at Florida universities raises concerns for STEM and medical careers
Floridas Board of Governors is set to consider a one-year freeze on new H-1B hires at public universities, a move backed
Only about 70 U.S. employers have paid the $100,000 H-1B fee imposed under a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a gove
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
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
US hikes H-1B visa premium processing fees; how will Indians be impacted?
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
OPT and H-1B in flux: 2025 U.S. policy moves are shaping student decisions for 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Flagged Concerns: India's Response To US Cancelling H-1B Visa Interviews
India said Friday it had spoken to the US over thousands of cancelled H-1B visa interviews, which were scheduled from De
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
How the end of H-1B lottery is a correction that will benefit talented Indian students
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
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
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
On the problems faced by Indians following rescheduling of H-1B visas, the MEA said We have flagged these issues and our
'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
US H-1B rule shift alarms Indian tech workers, diaspora families
Washington: A sweeping change to the US H-1B visa selection process has triggered fresh anxiety among Indian technology
H-1B lottery axed: Trumps new US work visa rules shake Big Tech firms | Immigration Crackdown
DC Image | High H-1B Visa Fee Americas Loss
High fees and lottery removal threaten diversity, innovation, and immigrant security
New H-1B Visa System: No more lottery, how will it work? How will it impact Indians?
The Donald Trump administration will change the H1 B Visa rules and replace the lottery system with weighted system to p
Trump's Move To End H-1B Lottery Could Shut The Door On Thousands Of Indians. Here's Why
Visas will now be allocated based on wage level and skill, giving priority to applicants with higher salaries and specia
Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting
Washington: Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointment
USCIS replaces system to select H-1B petitions; favours higher-skilled, higher-paid individuals
The new rule is effective February 27, 2026, and will be in place for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season
U.S. judge rejects business group's challenge to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said President Trump had adequately backed up his claim that the H-1B program was displ
No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Awarding Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa
US Scraps H-1B Visa Lottery, Shifts to Higher-Paid Worker Selection
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee on highly skill
20 US States warn Trumps USD 100K H-1B fee threatens schools, hospitals
Washington: More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block the Trump administrations new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, w
The US Department of State has expanded social media screening for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants globally, effective
H1-B, H-4: Vetting being conducted globally for all applicants, says US Embassy
New Delhi: The US Embassy in India on Monday said starting December 15, the United States has expanded online presence r
US visa curbs, AI surge shape cautious outlook for Indian IT in 2026
New Delhi: Indias USD 280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncerta
US Asks Visa Applicants to Apply Early
In an alert for H-1B and H-4 applicants, the consulate said, Beginning December 15, the department of state expanded onl
H-1B Visa holders stranded in India as US backtracks on assurances
Winter of discontent for desi techies as confusion over status grows By T N Ashok Hundreds of Indian professionals work
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Indian H-1B visa holders who travelled back to India this month to renew their American work permits have been left stra
Im on unpaid leave: Thousands of H-1B visa holders stranded in India share thier woes
Thousands of Indian H-1B holders are left stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled or postponed their re
Why Google, Apple, Microsoft Are Warning H-1B Visa Workers Not To Travel Abroad
Leading tech companies have advised their employees on work visas to avoid travelling outside the United States. The adv
H-1B Visa Holders Who Returned To Renew Work Permits Stranded In India
The US State Department, in an email, reportedly informed the Indian workers that their interviews were delayed due to t
Indian H-1B Holders Stranded After Work Permit Renewal Trip
The United States has expanded its review of social media and online presence to cover all H-1B speciality occupation wo
Google, Apple Warn Staff Against International Travel Amid US Visa Delays: Report
The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, includ
H-1B, H-4 Appts Now in March '27
The situation has also triggered panic among H-1B holders whose visa stamping is still valid but nearing expiry
Legal challenge to Trumps H-1B fee faces tough questioning from judge
Washington: A federal judge signaled that US President Donald Trump may have sweeping authority under immigration law, e
'Fake Degrees, Bribes': Indian-Origin US Diplomat Pushes For H-1B Freeze, Flags Fraud
Siddiqui urges a pause on H-1B visas, citing fraud in Chennai and Hyderabad, and calls for stricter checks to protect US
Tata, Infosys To Bear Brunt Of Trump's $1,00,000 H-1B Worker Fee
A Bloomberg News analysis found Trump's $100,000 H-1B worker fee could have a disproportionate impact on multinational s
Watch: U.S. to start social media vetting for H-1B and H4 visa seekers
The United States will begin expanded social media and online presence vetting for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 de
US to Screen H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants Social Media from Monday
Washington has also paused with immediate effect Green Card, US citizenship and other immigration applications for immig
Social Media Screening Of H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Begin From Monday
The Trump administration will begin on Monday enhanced screening and vetting of H-1B and its dependent H-4 visa applican
19 US States Sue Trump Admin Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The lawsuit alleges the policy, implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, violates federal law by imposin
19 US states sue Trumpadmin over unlawful visa fee
PTI New York/Washington Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over its unlawful decision to impose a USD
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Draws Legal Challenge from US States
The White House, in response to other lawsuits, has said the new fee is a lawful exercise of Trump's powers and will dis
Donald Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from U.S.states
The states joining California in the lawsuit include New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington
Donald Trump's USD 100000 H-1B visa fee faces legal challenge from these US states due to...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office is leading the case, said the administration lacked authority to imp
US senators seek to overturn Trump rule hitting Indian H-1B spouses
Washington: A group of influential US senators have introduved a legislation in the Senate to overturn a Trump administr
'Skilled Talent Drives Us Forward': 20 US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B vi
1 H-1B Worker Equals 10 Illegal Aliens: US Pollster's De-Indianise Call
Mark Mitchell, a leading US commentator and pollster, stirred a row after suggesting that major US firms should de-India
Visa seekers in India are navigating a maze of frustration after appointments get pushed back to March 2026. This unprec
US Expands H-1B Vetting in India
It may be noted that the Trump Administration had earlier this year announced increased online vetting after pro-Palesti
U.S. to start social media vetting for H-1B and H4 visa seekers
The latest announcement on vetting social media activities has added another layer to the grant of H1-B visa seekers tha
US abruptly postpones H-1B visa interviews: Thousands of Indian applicants in limbo
New Delhi: Pre-scheduled interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated for later this month in India have been
H-1B, H-4 visa appointments pushed back across India as US shifts to social media vetting
Amid the US governments new social media vetting policy for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, appointments
Multiple H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed Amid US' Social Media Vetting, Embassy Issues Advisory
The US Embassy in India has warned visa applicants to attend only their rescheduled appointments, as arriving on origina
US Social Media Vetting Rule Sparks Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews in India
Applicants told to reschedule as new policy requiring consular review of social media profiles slashes available visa ap
Trump targets 'censorship', denies visas to fact-checkers, content moderators
The memo directs consular officials not to issue visas to anyone seen as being esponsible for, or complicit in, censorsh
CPM Asks Lokesh to Raise H-1B Job Fears During US Trip
Srinivasa Rao also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking up H-1B concerns in talks with former US Presi
Watch: U.S. cracks down on H-1B visas with tough new censorship rule
An internal State Department memo directed officials to scrutinise applicants resumes and online activity, triggering co
Trump admin orders H-1B, H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 4: The US Government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and t
US Orders H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants To Make Social Media Profiles Public
The US government has expanded screening and vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, directi
Nations blocking talent will be net losers, says EAM
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday warned that countries erecting barriers to the movement
The External Affairs Minister also highlighted how the government has been trying to address the problems of Indians liv
Major news unfolds on December 4, 2025. Calcutta High Court upholds primary teacher jobs. Jasir Wani's NIA custody exten
New H-1B Approvals For Indian IT Fall To 4,573, Lowest In 10 Years
The number of first-time H-1B visa applications approved for major Indian IT companies has fallen drastically to just 4,
Musk says H-1B visas being 'gamed' by outsourcing firms
Musk who was speaking to entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath on his podcast also touched upon on tariffs and immigration.
Elon Musk Strongly Supports H-1B Visas, Says US Has Benefited Immensely from Indian Talent
Elon Musk backs the H-1B visa programme, saying the US has gained enormously from Indian talent. He warns that shutting
H-1B Approvals For Indian IT Firms Crash To Lowest In 10 Years
In 2025, Indian IT firms saw H-1B approvals drop 70 percent since 2015, with only TCS in the top five. US tech giants li
Elon Musk addressed concerns that talented immigrants are taking jobs from native-born citizens, saying he's unsure abou
US benefitted immensely from talented Indians: Musk backs H-1B programme
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that the United States has benefitted immensely from skilled Indians who have mo
Should US Scrap H-1B Visa Programme? What Elon Musk Said
Elon Musk said that America has benefitted immensely from talented Indians.