Trump administration seeks biometrics from H-1B visa holders
The Trump administration’s 2025 policy requires many H-1B visa holders to provide home addresses and biometrics. Unexplained RFEs…
Tata Consultancy Services probed by US for targeting layoffs
Tata Consultancy Services faces EEOC scrutiny after claims of laying off older American workers while retaining Indian H-1B…
H-1B Salary Concerns in California Affect Indian IT Workers
H-1B Indian IT professionals in California encounter high expenses, lower salaries than Americans, and job insecurity. After costs,…
L-1 visa: An alternative for those missing the H-1B lottery
The L-1 visa is an excellent alternative for skilled multinational staff denied H-1B due to the lottery. With…
Report H-1B underpayment with Form WH-4 to the Labor Dept
H-1B visa holders who experience underpayment can report Labor Condition Application (LCA) violations using Form WH-4. Federal regulations…
What H-1B Visa Holders Should Carry in the U.S. Under REAL ID
H-1B workers must carry original registration papers, like I-94s and passports, at all times to avoid fines and…
H-1B Visa Fraud Tied to Deportations and Job Losses
Investigations reveal H-1B visa and matching grant program fraud, impacting workers through deportations and job losses. USCIS aims…
Are Indian H-1B visa holders exempt from US registration rules
H-1B visas demand fair registration for all applicants, including Indian nationals, without exemptions. Recent updates increase costs, adjust…
May 2025 Visa Bulletin raises concerns for green card seekers
The delayed May 2025 Visa Bulletin creates major hurdles for green card applicants and H-1B visa holders, exposing…
Is OPT Ending? Current Status of OPT and STEM OPT Programs
OPT and STEM OPT programs remain fully operational in 2026 as Congress moves to codify the program into…
H-1B visa changes may impact thousands of Indian students
Indian students in the U.S., particularly those in STEM fields, face uncertainty amid evolving immigration policies. Legislative proposals,…
H-1B Dropbox India DS-160 Barcode Rules on Ustraveldocs
U.S. consular posts in India now enforce a strict DS-160 barcode match rule for H-1B Dropbox cases; mismatches…
CIS Ombudsman Office Closure Raises Immigration Concerns
The closure of immigration oversight offices, such as the CIS Ombudsman and CRCL, along with a federal hiring…
Can Working Full-Time on F-1 OPT Affect Your H-1B Visa Chances
F-1 OPT allows students to gain work experience in their field, offering flexibility that ends with H-1B approval.…