Supreme Court Declines Review, Preserves H-4 Work Authorization Rule
By refusing the challenge, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD regulation in place, allowing eligible H-4…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy,…
OPT Program Faces Termination Risk Amid 2025 Legislative Push
OPT remains in effect as of October 14, 2025, but faces possible termination under a new bill that…
TCS CEO: No New H-1B Hires in the USA; Local Hiring
TCS will no longer hire new H-1B applicants in the U.S., prioritizing local American hires after political scrutiny…
How OPT Restrictions Could Shatter International Students’ U.S. Dreams
2025 proposals could limit OPT by instituting fixed F‑1 stays, employer fees, wage‑based selection, and FICA taxation. These…
Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers
Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With…
TCS Emphasizes Minimal Onsite H-1B Dependence, With Flexible Model
TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and…
H-1B Clampdown and Harnessing Talent for Atmanirbhar Bharat
A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date,…
Half of 2025 U.S. Science Nobel Winners Are Immigrants, Report Finds
NFAP reports 3 of 6 U.S.-tied 2025 Nobel science winners were immigrants; historically immigrants earned 36% of these…