H1B
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Provincial Nominee Program changes open new paths for skilled workers in Canada
Canada’s 2025 PNP cuts limit nominations but expand Express Entry for skilled workers with Canadian experience. Staying informed, focusing on demanded sectors, and leveraging enhanced provincial nominations are key strategies…
NRIs and H-1B workers to pay lower remittance tax under approved bill
The US will impose a 3.5% tax from January 2026 on remittances sent abroad by noncitizens like NRIs…
Provincial Nominee Program sees sharp quota cuts for 2025 in Canada
In 2025, Canada halves PNP quotas to 55,000, with British Columbia drastically limiting applicants to 1,100. Federal reforms…
USCIS reports fewer FY 2026 H-1B Cap Season registrations
FY 2026 H-1B cap season data shows fewer registrations but a higher 35.3% selection rate due to anti-fraud…
H-1B visa holders face tighter US immigration crackdown in new measures
Indian nationals holding H-1B visas and green cards face intensified US immigration scrutiny since April 2025. Visa cancellations…
Donald Trump Ally Demands Crackdown on H-1B Visas
Targeting Indian agencies linked to illegal immigration, the US canceled 2,000 visa appointments. Indians receive over 70% of…
Tata Consultancy wins dismissal of H-1B visa fraud lawsuit in US
A whistleblower lawsuit accusing Tata Consultancy of misusing L-1A visas was dismissed by a Texas court due to…
US Tech Companies Reduce Hiring of H-1B Visa Holders and OPT Graduates
H-1B visa approvals declined sharply among US tech firms, amid over 300,000 layoffs and new immigration rules taking…
H-1B visa applications drop after fee hike to $215 per entry
For 2026, H-1B visa filings fell 25%, driven by a higher $215 fee, anti-fraud enforcement, and lingering Trump-era…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary…