HCLTech Accelerates Local Hiring to Cut H-1B Reliance, U.S. Focus
HCLTech has shifted to a US-localized delivery model: 80% local hires by October 2025, ~1,728 H-1B workers, and…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
From Dallas to Alaska: New H-1B Fee Could Strain School Staffing
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, threatens international teacher hiring nationwide. States with…
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…
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…