Sai Sankar
U.S. Banks Expand India GCC Footprint as $100,000 H-1B Fee Bites
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed abroad is driving U.S. banks to expand…
Trump’s H-1B Overhaul Could Cripple the College-to-Career Pipeline
DHS proposes replacing the H-1B lottery with a wage-ranked selection across four bands, plus tighter specialty standards and…
Trump’s 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs Threatens India’s Pharma Sector
A 100% U.S. tariff on imported branded, patented drugs takes effect October 1, 2025 unless firms are building…
UK Opens Doors as US H-1B Tightens Talent Rules for Global Tech
A $100,000 U.S. surcharge on abroad-filed H-1B petitions begins September 21, 2025, prompting firms to reconsider offshore hiring.…
India Trails as Investor Visas Rise in U.S. Immigration Trends
Early‑2025 counts show India losing relative ground: Bangladesh surpassed India in family-preference visas, Pakistan led IR1/CR1 spouse visas,…
Delhi Man Denied U.S. Tourist Visa Amid Claims of Subjective Judgments
A Delhi video alleging a U.S. tourist visa denial reignited concerns about opaque refusals. Most B-1/B-2 denials cite…
H-1B Reforms Prioritize Wages; Cupertino, SF Top Earnings
DHS proposed a wage-weighted H-1B selection on Sept 24, 2025, giving more entries to higher wage levels (Level…
Amazon Leads H-1B Approvals Through June 2025, TCS and Others Trail
Through June 2025, Amazon led H-1B approvals with 10,044 petitions; TCS, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple also ranked high.…
Surprise FDNS Inspections Target F-1 OPT and STEM OPT Students
FDNS and ICE increased surprise inspections of F-1 students on OPT/STEM OPT, checking I-983s, employment proof, and SEVIS…
Which Is Easier for Indians: Digital Nomad or Work Visa?
Digital nomad visas are often quicker for Indian remote workers because they skip employer sponsorship and require income…
Hedge Fund Chief’s H-1B Tribute Sparks Backlash on the American Dream
A proposed $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B applications sparked fear until officials exempted current workers. Spencer Hakimian’s tribute…
14-Year Odyssey to U.S. Permanent Residency Highlights EB-1A Backlogs
After 14 years in the U.S. immigration system, Rajasegar obtained a Green Card via EB-1A in September 2025.…
Lawmakers Demand Data on H-1B Hiring as Tech Firms Cut Jobs
Senators pressed major firms for H-1B hiring and wage data amid 2025 layoffs, spotlighting over 12,000 Amazon/AWS approvals…
Is the Indian American Dream Transforming Under Immigration Hurdles
A proposed $100,000 H‑1B supplementary fee, possible OPT restrictions, and long green card backlogs threaten Indian students and…
UAE Visa Applications Now Require Passport External Cover Page
From September 2025, UAE visa applications must include a clear image of the passport’s cover plus the data…