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“End Indian H-1B visas,” Greene says: Potential impact on students and early-career workers

Greene’s August 4, 2025 statement urged ending Indian H-1B visas, sparking concern amid U.S.-India trade tensions. By August 16, 2025…

H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries

On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS will publish…

When to Switch Employers Without Jeopardizing Your U.S. Visa Status

When switching H-1B employers, ensure the new employer files Form I-129 before your status expires. You can start work after…

Indian H‑1B Holder Describes Swift Jamaica Visa Renewal Experience

An H‑1B worker traveled to Jamaica July 27–August 2, 2025, found open interview slots via usvisaslots.app, submitted DS‑160 showing Jamaica,…

Employers Must Speak Out Against Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown

Employers face heightened 2025 immigration enforcement as USCIS expands NTAs, increasing deportation risk after denials. Key changes include Executive Order…

How Immigration Crackdowns Are Reshaping IT Talent Recruitment and Retention

Effective January 17, 2025, DHS’s H-1B Modernization Final Rule updates specialty occupation definitions, requires Form I-129 edition 01/17/25, extends F-1…

Turning 21 May Cost H‑1B Children Their Green Card Eligibility

Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will calculate CSPA ages using Final Action Dates only; filings by August 14, 2025 keep…

H-1B Overhaul: Mandatory Consulate Interviews Threaten Silicon Valley Hiring

On September 2, 2025, the State Department eliminates most Dropbox waivers for H, L, O, F, J, and M visas,…