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VP Vance Announces Major H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown By Labor Department

The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of the H-1B visa program, launching a new crackdown on what it says is

indicanews 9 Jul 2026 8:40 am

US launches H-1B visa fraud probe; official names Indian IT firm

Washington: The US on Wednesday, July 8, launched an investigation into alleged fraud in the H-1B and PERM work visas by

The Siasat Daily 9 Jul 2026 8:10 am

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

NDTV 1 Jul 2026 9:26 am

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

Morningstar 30 Jun 2026 11:37 pm

'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

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

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

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2026 11:31 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

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

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

Web Dunia 9 Jun 2026 6:02 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

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

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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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