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Cognizant H-1B Strategy Disadvantaged Non-Indian Workers, Court Rules

A jury found Cognizant liable for intentional discrimination and disparate impact by favoring H-1B workers (mostly Indian) from 2013–2022, with…

H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting

The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian consulates to…

OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs

A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to H‑1B and…

OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.

Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from people who…

OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students

A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S. graduates. In…

H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief

The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA § 204(l)…

Immigration attorney warns H-1B cancellations may devastate US economy

Consulates in India paused many H-1B/H-4 interviews starting December 2025 to perform an expanded online presence review, moving slots into…

H-1B Visa Appointments Delayed as U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting

From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants face mandatory public social media reviews. Interviews have been cut back, causing…