Cognizant Disparate-Impact Ruling Highlights Flaws in H-1B Outsourcing
A federal court found Cognizant’s visa‑focused staffing model unlawfully disadvantaged non‑Indian and non–South‑Asian employees. About 2,300 class members…
Cognizant H-1B Strategy Disadvantaged Non-Indian Workers, Court Rules
A jury found Cognizant liable for intentional discrimination and disparate impact by favoring H-1B workers (mostly Indian) from…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting
The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian…
OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs
A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to…
OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.
Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from…
OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students
A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S.…
H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief
The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA…
Immigration attorney warns H-1B cancellations may devastate US economy
Consulates in India paused many H-1B/H-4 interviews starting December 2025 to perform an expanded online presence review, moving…
H-1B Visa Appointments Delayed as U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting
From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants face mandatory public social media reviews. Interviews have been cut…
Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance
When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper,…
How Foreign Nationals Can Find Legal Help for U.S. Immigration
When visa issues or arrests occur, act quickly: identify whether the problem is immigration, criminal, or both; contact…
Do Traffic Violations Deport Immigrants Under Trump-Era Enforcement?
Simple traffic tickets are civil and don’t cause deportation alone. The danger is a stop revealing no lawful…
Leading U.S. Visa Sponsors for 2026: Amazon, Microsoft, Google
Top tech and consulting firms remain primary H‑1B sponsors for 2026, led by Amazon’s 12,439 FY2025 approvals. Focus…
H-4 EAD in 2026: Processing Times, Delays, and What Improves
H-4 EADs are still available in 2026 but processing is slower and less predictable. Eligibility requires H-4 status…