H1B
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Republican Governor Calls H‑1B a “Cottage Industry” Dominated by India
Political criticism hasn’t created country‑specific H‑1B limits; the cap remains 65,000 plus 20,000. Ending most Dropbox waivers on September 2, 2025, and tougher anti‑fraud checks will raise travel, timing, and…
Big change in H‑1B and green card soon, says Lutnick — Indians affected?
DHS’s January 17, 2025 H-1B modernization rule tightens specialty-occupation standards and integrity checks. A proposed wage-based lottery would…
Why Trump Aides Push to Overhaul the H‑1B Visa Program Now
A draft wage-based H-1B selection cleared OIRA in August 2025; if finalized it will rank registrations by salary,…
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…