H1B
H-1B visa lottery results, cap season updates, wage level analysis, employer sponsorship data, and transfer rules. Covers registration, selection, RFE trends, and premium processing timelines for FY2026.
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’ path to U.S. work. Indian nationals—~72% of H‑1B holders—are disproportionately affected. OPT…
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…
US Big Tech Accused of Skirting H-1B Rules via Newspaper Ads
H-1B reforms effective January 17, 2025 end multiple registrations, strengthen attestations, expand site visits, and revise Form I-129.…
Cola Wars: Which Soda Giant Employs the Most H‑1B Workers?
From 2015 to June 2025 Coca-Cola led Texas soda H-1B hiring with 55 workers; PepsiCo had 49 and…
“End Indian H-1B visas,” Greene says: Potential impact on students and early-career workers
Greene’s August 4, 2025 statement urged ending Indian H-1B visas, sparking concern amid U.S.-India trade tensions. By August…
H‑1B Lottery Ends: Wage‑Based Selection to Favor Highest Salaries
On August 14, 2025, the White House approved a rule replacing the H-1B lottery with wage-based rankings. DHS…
When to Switch Employers Without Jeopardizing Your U.S. Visa Status
When switching H-1B employers, ensure the new employer files Form I-129 before your status expires. You can start…
Indian H‑1B Holder Describes Swift Jamaica Visa Renewal Experience
An H‑1B worker traveled to Jamaica July 27–August 2, 2025, found open interview slots via usvisaslots.app, submitted DS‑160…
Employers Must Speak Out Against Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown
Employers face heightened 2025 immigration enforcement as USCIS expands NTAs, increasing deportation risk after denials. Key changes include…