U.S. House Backs New Visa Program to Aid Home Builders and Immigrant Workers
Lawmakers are debating H.R. 5494 to establish a year-round H-2C visa for non-degree workers in construction. Meanwhile, employers…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
India’s Tech Titans Help Cover $100,000 H-1B Bill for TCS
A comprehensive overview of H-1B sponsorship for FY 2027, focusing on LCA compliance, the new $100,000 consular fee,…
AI Roles Dominate H-1B Hiring at Amazon in FY25
The H-1B FY 2027 cycle begins March 2026. This article covers the 85,000 visa cap, the rise of…
H-1B Visa Health Care Sector Seeks Exemption from $100,000 Fee
A bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers has requested that DHS exempt the healthcare industry from a $100,000 H-1B…
Big Tech, Amazon Seek Ways Around $100,000 H-1B Fee
A $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions is driving U.S. tech companies to favor domestic candidates over…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…
Google Parent Plots Expansion in India as US Restricts H-1B Visas
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces wage-weighted selection on February 27, 2026, and opens registration on March 4.…
H-1B Dropbox Eligibility Changes 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has effectively ended the visa interview waiver program—widely known as “dropbox”—for H-1B holders…
Alphabet Inc. Expands 2.4M Sq Ft in Bengaluru After H-1B Visa Changes
U.S. employers face a more expensive and selective FY 2027 H-1B season starting March 2026. New policies favor…