U.S. Rule Change May Push More Immigrant Students to Study Abroad
Beginning August 15, 2025, USCIS will use only Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates for CSPA age calculations, reducing…
73% of H-1Bs Go to India, 2025 Policy Shifts Prompt Scrutiny
FY2025 H‑1B saw 423,028 registrations for 85,000 slots (~20% chance). Indians received ~73% of approvals, driven by applicant…
What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America
Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602…
Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024
Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline…
Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.
OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of…
India Captures About 73–74% of H-1B Approvals in 2025 Trends
In FY2025 India received about 73–74% of H-1B approvals amid 343,981 registrations and a 21.8% selection rate. The…
Tesla Faces Class-Action Over Alleged H-1B Hiring Preference Practices
A September 2025 federal suit alleges Tesla prioritized H-1B workers over U.S. citizens, citing ~1,355 H-1B hires in…
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…
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;…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…