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Gates Credits 15 IIT Engineers for Microsoft’s Rise Amid H-1B Debate

Bill Gates’ resurfaced IIT Delhi remarks credit 15 Indian engineers for early Microsoft gains, influencing debate over a proposed $100,000…

Microsoft 2025 H-1B Salaries: Strong Base Pay Across Roles

Microsoft’s 2025 H-1B filings show high base pay for technical and product roles—up to $284,000 in Redmond and $336,000 at…

Immigration Crackdown Keeps Trump Base While Tariffs Weigh Heavily

A September 2025 Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 56% disapproval of Trump, with immigration enforcement favored by supporters (55%) and tariffs…

New $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens OPT Path for Indian Students

A new $100,000 fee applies to certain H-1B petitions for workers abroad starting September 21, 2025, for 12 months. F-1…

Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections

After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in 2025. The…

214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case

A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after a three-minute…

White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs

A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote domestic hiring.…

B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview

A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in four business…