Trump administration plans major H‑1B overhaul: ‘Time to hire American’
OIRA approved a proposed H-1B wage-based selection rule on August 8, 2025, to replace the lottery, prioritizing registrations…
DeSantis Says H‑1B Visa Harms U.S. Jobs, Benefits India Instead
The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective Jan 17, 2025) clarifies specialty-occupation standards, expands cap-gap protections, mandates the 01/17/25 I-129…
August–October 2025 Guide: U.S. Visa Changes Indian Applicants Must Know
New rules (Aug–Oct 2025) require in-person passport pickup for adults, hard-copy consent for minors, restrict Dropbox renewals, and…
Uber Boosts H‑1B Hiring With Top Roles Paying Over $350,000
Uber boosted H‑1B filings to nearly 500 by mid‑2025 (up 43% year‑over‑year) and advertised almost 800 roles in…
Netizens Urge End to H‑1B After Indian Envoy’s Russian Oil Comment
The H-1B remains active as of August 26, 2025; the FY2026 cap is filled and no second lottery…
Trump team plots H‑1B overhaul and green card shake‑up — what Indians face
OIRA cleared a rule on August 13, 2025, to end the H-1B lottery and rank applications by wage,…
Walmart Says Probe, Terminations Not Linked to H‑1B Visa Workers
Walmart said on August 26, 2025 it terminated one vendor and a few US-based employees after an internal…
New USCIS Rule Threatens H‑1B Dependents’ Education and Status
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS requires Final Action Dates to calculate CSPA age, reversing 2023 Dates for Filing…
Sen. Mike Lee Intensifies H‑1B Scrutiny Amid Walmart Bribery Rumors
Sen. Mike Lee called for hearings after Walmart-linked H‑1B bribery rumors; DHS’s Jan 17 rule made the lottery…
Bay Area Oracle+SAP Manager Highlights PERM, LMT Stress for H‑1B Workers
Stalled PERM cases in tech reflect a weaker 2025 hiring market and stricter H-1B rules. More U.S. applicants…
Florida University H-1B Hiring Practices Face Intensified Public Scrutiny
(FLORIDA) Florida universities’ hiring of foreign faculty and researchers on H-1B visas is drawing sharper attention as state…
US Job Crisis 2025: Is the H‑1B/STEM Path for Indian Techies Doomed?
Mass tech layoffs (80,000+ through Aug 21, 2025), AI‑driven automation, and wage‑based H‑1B rules have narrowed STEM graduates’…
Anonymous Amazon Post Urges Layoffs Targeting H‑1B Workers, Sparks Backlash
A TeamBlind post prompted 2025 debates after calling for H‑1B workers to be fired first. H‑1B median pay…
Google Engineer on H-1B Considers Returning to India Amid Visa Uncertainty and Family
A 28-year-old Google H-1B engineer faces a choice: stay in the U.S. for career benefits or return to…