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Gallego urges stronger oversight of the H-1B visa program
Sen. Ruben Gallego urged federal agencies to beef up H-1B oversight after companies laid off Americans while hiring over 30,000…
DOL to Probe H-1B Violations Without Complaints Under Project Firewall
Project Firewall gives the DOL power to open H‑1B investigations without complaints and mandates annual audits for large H‑1B employers,…
H-1B Applicants Must Publicize Social Media for U.S. Review
From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B, H-4, F, M and J applicants must make social media public for consular vetting. The…
H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Goes Public Starting Dec 15, 2025
From December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must disclose and make public all social media profiles used in the…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires high-value specialists,…
Trump Admin Orders Enhanced Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants
A September 2025 proclamation requires employers to pay $100,000 for new H‑1B petitions filed for workers abroad, effective Sept. 21,…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new petitions. India,…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect…