U.S. Moves to Revoke H-1B Visas for Workers Doing Remote Jobs from Home Countries
CBP cancels H-1B visa at preclearance after worker admits to remote work in India, sparking warnings about travel…
H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders in Dubai Face Uncertainty Over US Visa Status After Missed Flights
Dubai disruptions and DHS funding lapses threaten H-1B/F-1 reentry. Travelers face longer lines, tighter scrutiny, and must document…
Few Firms Pay $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Legal Fight Over Proclamation Grows
The Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B fee for new overseas hires faces legal challenges as only 70 companies have…
Texas Whistleblower Exposes H-1B Visa Scam Targeting F-1 Students
Texas journalist Sara Gonzales exposes a $1,000 'pay-for-paperwork' scam targeting international students, sparking a federal crackdown on H-1B…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Urges Honesty to Earn Trust Under Leadership Principles
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy urges employees to earn trust through candor and accountability, arguing that respectful disagreement and…
Indian Techie Faces H-1B Visa Petition as U.S. Return Plans Hit a Snag
Indian tech workers increasingly face dilemmas as H-1B visa opportunities conflict with pre-set plans to return home, highlighting…
U.S. Employers Withdraw H-1B Sponsorships Amid New Wage Rules for FY 2027
The FY 2027 H-1B registration opens March 4, 2026, amid reports of employers withdrawing sponsorship due to new…
Uscis Updates Form I-129 Ahead of H-1B Cap Season April 1, 2026
USCIS mandates new Form I-129 edition starting April 1, 2026, for H-1B cap season. Older forms will be…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Ron Desantis Freeze H-1B Visas, Squeezing Health Care
Texas and Florida governors freeze H-1B hiring at public universities, creating staffing crises for medical and STEM programs…
Tesla Faces Lawsuit Claiming It Replaced U.S. Workers with H-1B Visa Holders
A US judge allows a class-action suit against Tesla to proceed over allegations the company favored H-1B visa…
H-1B Approval Rates Hold Steady at 97% in FY 2025 Data
USCIS data for FY 2025 shows H-1B approval rates remain steady at 97%, debunking rumors of a crash…
H-1B Visa Applications Drop 23% as California Developers Lead Demand
H-1B labor filings dropped 23% in Q1 FY2026 as new $100,000 fees and wage-based selection rules prioritize high-paid…
Department of Labor and OMB Push H-1B Visa Wage Rule Closer to Final
The DOL and DHS are raising H-1B wage standards and implementing a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, prioritizing…
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens March 2026 with New Lottery Rules
The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration opens March 2026. Employers must prepare for the beneficiary-centric lottery, strict fee…