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56% Drop in H-1B Sponsorship by Indian IT Firms Over Eight Years
NFAP data reveal a 56% fall in initial H-1B filings by seven major Indian IT firms from 2015 to 2022–23,…
Moore’s H-1B Amendment: Implications for U.S. STEM Workers
The Riley Moore amendment (Aug 2025) orders USDOL to probe H‑1B abuse and a potential false STEM shortage; a 2025…
Indian IT Firms Slash H-1B Sponsorship by 46% as US Giants Surge
Indian IT firms have significantly cut H-1B sponsorships while US tech giants expanded theirs to meet demand for AI, cloud…
Trump Pushes Major H-1B Overhaul: Cap-Exempt Revisions and New Wage-Based System
A comprehensive H-1B overhaul tightens specialty-occupation rules, narrows cap-exempt eligibility, and shifts to a wage-weighted selection by FY2027, increasing site…
US Ends Dropbox for H-1B, F-1; In-Person Interviews Now Required Worldwide
As of September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa interview waivers end; H-1B and F-1 applicants must attend in-person interviews. From…
Trump-aligned Critique Grows as H-1B Rules Tighten, India Visa Frictions Rise
Effective September 2, 2025, most Dropbox interview waivers end, requiring in-person interviews for H-1B, student, and other nonimmigrant visas. The…
Rising Anxiety Among Indian H-1B Professionals in US: Key Concerns Revealed
After H‑1B modernization (effective 01/17/25) and wage‑based selection approval (08/08/25), enforcement accelerated: surveys show 16% of Indian H‑1B workers received…
H-1B Traveler Confirmed: Abu Dhabi Pre-Clearance Asked for Live Microsoft 365 Access
A traveler at Abu Dhabi pre-clearance reportedly showed Microsoft 365 account access to a CBP officer and was cleared. CBP…