H1B
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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 protections against aging out at 21. The shift chiefly affects families in…
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…