Should the H-1B Program Be Shut Down? Musk on Nikhil Kamath Podcast
On Nov. 30, 2025, Elon Musk argued the H-1B program should be reformed, not eliminated, citing its importance…
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November 2025 USCIS Policy Changes and Their Impact on EB Green Cards
USCIS policy shifts in late 2025 end the 540‑day EAD extension, add a $100,000 H‑1B payment, require electronic…
Travel Risks and OPT Outcomes for Students from Countries Under Review
Although OPT procedures are unchanged, students from reviewed countries face greater scrutiny and travel risk. USCIS mails EADs…
H-1B Visas to Double Under New Proposal: HIRE Act Details
The HIRE Act would double the regular H-1B cap to 130,000 and raise the 20,000 master’s quota while…
Trump Expands H-1B Protections with $100,000 Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A Presidential Proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on many H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting Sept. 21, 2025,…
DHS OPT Overhaul: What It Means for Indian Students
Current OPT rules remain unchanged, but DHS proposals and a new House bill could reshape work options for…
H-1B Approvals for Indian Firms Fall 37% in FY2025 to 4,573
In FY 2025 Indian IT companies secured just 4,573 new H-1B approvals, a 37% decline from FY 2024.…
Influencer Slams MAGA Over H-1B Store Clerk Claim: H-1B Is Degreed
A MAGA rift erupted when Trump defended H-1B use for specialized manufacturing roles. Critics allege misuse for low-skilled…
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google Dominate H-1B Approvals in 2025
In fiscal 2025 U.S. tech giants dominated initial H-1B approvals: Amazon had 4,644 approvals and top firms prioritized…