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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,…

DHS Weighted H‑1B Selection Rule Clears White House Review

The H-1B Weighted Selection proposal (RIN 1615-AD01) passed OMB review July 17–August 8, 2025; USCIS will publish it for a…

USCIS Policy Manual Update Expands Enforcement: Impact on H-1B, Family Beneficiaries

In 2025 USCIS enforced tighter standards: H-1B modernization requires the updated Form I-129 from January 17; family-based rules effective August…

Lawmaker Says H‑1B Visas Crucial to Fix Doctor Shortage; Internet Scoffs

Rep. Greg Murphy’s August 10, 2025 statement defends H‑1B visas as vital for rural clinics. With an AAMC projection of…

OPT Worker Trapped in Toxic Job Without H‑1B Prospects

With the H-1B cap reached July 18, 2025, F-1 graduates on OPT face limited options. OPT provides 12 months plus…

American job slowdown and H‑1B backlash: Is US window closing for Indian talent?

Effective January 17, 2025, the H‑1B Modernization Final Rule tightens enforcement, mandates Form I‑129 (01/17/25), and extends cap‑gap to April…