• H-1B Visa

    Fear Grips Some NRIs: Locking Homes and Running Away
    A sense of anxiety appears to be growing among some NRIs in the United States, with consultancy businesses facing increased scrutiny and uncertainty over H-1B-related issues.
    Second US judge blocks $100,000 H-1B fee
    A second US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, handing another legal setback to a policy with significant consequences for Indian…
    H-1B Workers Shift From Buying Homes to 'Buying Time' in US
    For years, many Indian professionals on H-1B visas viewed life in the United States as a long-term plan, often buying homes, saving for retirement and settling down with their families.
    Spotlight: New Racist Slur Targets Indian Women in US
    Online abuse targeting South Asians appears to be intensifying, with anti-Indian slurs and hostile rhetoric around immigration and H-1B visas continuing to spread across social media.
    The Hidden Cost of Chasing the H-1B Dream in America
    For many foreign professionals, especially Indians, the H-1B visa remains a gateway to high-paying careers in the United States. But behind the promise of the American Dream lies a long list of personal, financial and…
    JD Vance Signals New H-1B Era: Higher Costs, Tighter Rules
    US Vice President JD Vance has defended the administration’s $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions, saying the visa programme should be used to bring highly skilled talent into the country rather than…
    Big Trouble for H-1B? US Probe Targets Fake Jobs and Visa Abuse
    The H-1B visa programme could undergo significant changes over the next year as the Trump administration expands a nationwide investigation into alleged foreign-labour fraud, worker exploitation and possible human…
    How Much H-1B Workers Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in the US
    An NRI entrepreneur has sparked discussion online after estimating how much a family of four would need to earn annually to live comfortably in major US cities while on an H-1B visa.
    Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee, targets layoffs
    President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications and ordered closer scrutiny of employers that lay off American workers, according to a White House fact sheet and an executive order.
    Big Tech Layoffs, H-1B Hiring: Vance Raises Tough Questions
    US Vice President JD Vance has called for tighter use of the H-1B visa programme, arguing that it should be used to bring highly skilled talent into the United States rather than allow companies to replace American…
    H-1B Shock: Families Leave US Homes and Cars Behind
    A viral social media post has claimed that some H-1B families in Texas who lost their jobs and were unable to secure new employment have returned to India, allegedly leaving behind unsold homes, cars and other…
    Trump Turns the Screws on H-1B, Indian IT Takes the Hit
    Indian IT companies are facing a tougher immigration environment in the US, but the latest H-1B crackdown under President Donald Trump has not caught the industry completely by surprise.
    US President Donald Trump used his Labour Day proclamation to promote a proposed new fee on H-1B visa petitions, saying it would encourage American companies to invest in US workers before looking overseas for talent.
    Shock: Even Talented H-1B Workers Face Layoff Risk
    Recent reports and employee accounts suggest that H-1B workers may face heightened uncertainty during corporate layoffs, particularly when companies seek to reduce headcount while minimizing the impact on U.S. citizens…
    H-1B Hiring Under Fire as US Steps Up Employer Scrutiny
    The Trump administration is increasing scrutiny of companies that hire foreign workers, with federal officials warning that employers could face action if they discriminate against American applicants in favour of…
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