Will Cutting Hours or Pay Affect Your Work Visa Status?
Temporarily reducing work hours and salary can impact visa eligibility, as many work visas require maintaining specific salary…
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Hyderabad Faces Drop in H-1B Visa Applications as Costs and Rules Tighten
Hyderabad, India, has seen a sharp drop in H-1B visa applications, attributed to increased fees and stricter U.S.…
Delta Air Lines Error Leaves H-1B Visa Holders Facing Uncertainty
On March 6, 2025, Delta Air Lines mistakenly announced changes to its H-1B visa sponsorship policies, alarming many…
US Employers See Biggest February Job Cuts Since 2009
In February 2025, the US faced its highest job cuts for the month since 2009, highlighting a surge…
H-1B Visa Eligibility, Requirements, and Current Rules
The 2026 H-1B process introduces a wage-weighted lottery and $100,000 fee for overseas hires. Registration for FY 2027…
USCIS Vetting Center Tightens H-1B Lottery Screening. What Applicants Risk
H-1B processing in 2026 involves deeper USCIS vetting, higher filing fees, and a proposed 33% wage increase, making…
US Work Changes Leave Many Indians Out of H-1B Visa Race
As of March 2025, changing hiring practices in US firms have significantly affected Indian professionals seeking H-1B visas.…
H-1B Cap Lottery Opens Friday: What Employers Should Know
The H-1B cap lottery for FY2026 starts Friday. Employers must prepare for the registration process, ensuring compliance with…
OPT Fraud and Fake Employers Put International Students’ F-1 Status at Risk
U.S. authorities ramp up 2026 OPT fraud enforcement, using data matching and site visits to target fake employers,…