Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow
AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
H-2A Exploitation Persists; Reform and Protections Require Action
Policy reversals and new requirements—suspension of the 2024 protection rule, mandatory consular interviews from Sept. 2, 2025, and…
H-1B Property Buying in the U.S.: Navigating the Tricky Parts
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but ownership offers no immigration benefit. Avoid active landlord tasks that could…
UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students
UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over…
Construction Industry Urges Migrant Labor to Ease Housing Shortages
The construction sector warns of a 2025 labor shortfall needing roughly 439,000–500,000 workers. Industry groups push Congress and…
73% of H-1Bs Go to India, 2025 Policy Shifts Prompt Scrutiny
FY2025 H‑1B saw 423,028 registrations for 85,000 slots (~20% chance). Indians received ~73% of approvals, driven by applicant…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Dampens Prospects for Young International Talent
Major 2025 visa changes introduce fixed F/J terms (up to four years), end most interview waivers, require country‑of‑residence…
India Captures About 73–74% of H-1B Approvals in 2025 Trends
In FY2025 India received about 73–74% of H-1B approvals amid 343,981 registrations and a 21.8% selection rate. The…
From OPT to EB-5: Indian Students Seek Fast-Track to Green Card
Faced with H-1B lottery uncertainty and long Green Card backlogs, many Indian students are using EB-5—investing $800,000 or…