H-1B visa debate grows: Is brain drain hurting India’s future?
The H-1B visa sparks ongoing debate on brain drain and national benefit. Despite American gains, India receives economic…
H-1B visa holders face new uncertainty as tech sector sees more layoffs
Tech sector layoffs in 2025 have sharply impacted H-1B visa workers, forcing USCIS to hold a second lottery…
DOJ Whistleblower Policy expands, raising risks for H-1B visa employers
DOJ’s 2025 expansion of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program targets immigration violations. Whistleblowers reporting improper hiring practices…
H-1B visa demand still strong as USCIS gets 344K registrations for 85K quota
For FY26, USCIS received 343,981 H-1B registrations but only 85,000 can be approved. New anti-fraud and beneficiary-centric reforms…
Catch and Revoke rule put H-1B and F-1 visa holders at greater risk
The “Catch and Revoke” rule empowers the U.S. government to revoke H-1B and F-1 visas for any offense,…
Steve Bannon Demands Trump Kill H-1B Visas Now
Steve Bannon urges eliminating the H-1B visa program, claiming it undercuts US workers. This has intensified divisions within…
Trump Administration Pushes DHS to Grab H-1B Visa Biometrics
Starting April 2025, DHS expanded biometric requirements for H-1B visa applicants flagged for “adverse information,” mandating fingerprints and…
H-1B visa holders get 60-day grace period after layoffs in United States
After an H-1B job loss, you have a strict 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, switch…
Indian-Origin U.S. Congressmen back expansion of H-1B visa renewal
Indian-origin lawmakers unite across party lines to expand domestic H-1B visa renewal, simplifying the process for skilled immigrants.…
Belgium cuts work visa wait to 15 days for skilled foreign workers
Belgium’s Flemish region now processes skilled foreign work visas in just 15 days from May 2025, with broader…
Trump Sanctions Slash 120,000 H-1B Visas Overnight
Trump’s H-1B visa sanctions severely limit opportunities for Indian professionals by introducing stricter salary and verification rules. Families…
Why H-1B Registrations Dropped After USCIS Fraud Crackdown
H-1B registrations fell 26.9% for FY 2026 as new fraud rules and a beneficiary-centric lottery system drastically reduced…
USCIS selects lowest number of H-1B visa registrations since 2021
The 2026 H-1B visa lottery saw 120,141 selected registrations, down 26.9% from last year. Fewer duplicate entries raised…
H-1B Lottery Applications Fall Again, Marking a Shift in USCIS Trends
H-1B Lottery applications plunged for the second year due to USCIS reforms restricting duplicate filings, dropping to 343,981…