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…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
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…
Employers Scramble as $100,000 Fee for Offshore H-1B Petitions Takes Effect
A $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed while workers are outside the U.S., effective September 21, 2025,…
Trump Pushes Next H-1B Rule to Tighten Eligibility and Oversight
DHS plans a December 2025 proposed rule to reform H‑1B standards, focusing on cap‑exempt eligibility, third‑party placement oversight,…
Biden Ex-Aide Warns L-1 Visa Abuse Risks as H-1B Fees Soar
Bhutoria warns the $100,000 H-1B fee and a September 19, 2025 proclamation will push employers toward L-1 transfers…