Will H-1B Reforms Drive Salary Inflation in Tech and Engineering?
New H-1B rules in 2025, featuring a $100,000 fee and a weighted lottery, are driving up costs for…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
U.S. Immigration Overhaul: New H-1B Fees and Wage Rules to Reshape Visa Landscape
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection…
Singapore Extends Part-Time Re-Employment Grant for Seniors
Singapore's PTRG extension until 2027 offers employers subsidies for re-employing residents aged 60+ on flexible terms. Simultaneously, U.S.…
H-1B Lottery 2026: Understanding the 4-3-2-1 Weighted Selection
A new DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with a weighted system based on wage levels. Starting…
Nationwide ICE Protests Erupt After Minneapolis Shooting
The fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by ICE agents in Minneapolis has triggered over 500 'ICE Out…
Trump-Era H-1B Overhaul Drives Indian Tech Professionals Home
New U.S. immigration policies, including a $100,000 H-1B fee and wage-weighted selection, are driving Indian professionals to return…
US Immigration Reforms Reshape Indian Tech Visas Amid Vetting Push
The U.S. has introduced the Gold Card program for elite talent alongside mandatory social media vetting for H-1B…
U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks
The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible…
Can Small Businesses Compete in the New H-1B Lottery Without Level IV
Starting February 2026, H-1B selection will be weighted by DOL wage levels, giving higher-paid roles more lottery entries.…