H1B
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Amazon Shutters Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores; Whole Foods Shift
Amazon will close all Amazon Go and Fresh stores by February 2026, shifting focus to Whole Foods and delivery. Affected staff are offered severance and internal roles, though the transition…
U.S. Firms Face Tax Risk When H-1B Workers Work from India Creating Permanent Establishment
Visa stamping backlogs in India are forcing H-1B holders into long-term remote work, creating 'permanent establishment' tax risks…
US Firms Face Tax Risks When H-1B Remote Work from India Grows
Severe visa backlogs in India are driving H-1B workers into remote roles, triggering significant U.S. and Indian tax…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Freezes New H-1B Visas at Public Agencies
Governor Greg Abbott has halted new H-1B visa petitions for Texas public institutions until 2027. The order requires…
US Guidance Revises Change of Status (cos) and H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces wage-weighted selection rules effective February 27, 2026. This update covers essential…
Court Clarifies Green Card Rules for Form I-485 Applicants in United States
Understanding the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is vital for FY 2027 applicants. Employers must match duties to the…
H-1B Workers Face New Rules After 60-Day Grace Period Ends I-94
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season kicks off in March 2026 using the beneficiary-centric model. Employers and workers…
Texas A&m’s $3.25M H-1B Visa Sponsorships Draw National Scrutiny
Texas A&M University's $3.2 million spending on H-1B visas has sparked a debate over public university hiring practices.…
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Texas A&M List of H-1B Visas
Texas A&M must submit a detailed roster of H-1B visa holders to Governor Abbott by Monday, January 26,…