H1B
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H-1B Visas Blocked as Trump Targets Indian Travel Agents
The U.S. enacted visa bans targeting Indian travel executives linked to illegal immigration, increasing scrutiny of both “donkey routes” and the H-1B visa program. Trump administration policies aim to restrict…
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.…