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From H-1B to Billionaire: Jyoti Bansal’s AppDynamics to Harness
Jyoti Bansal became a billionaire after Harness’s $240 million Series E valued the company at $5.5 billion. Arriving on an H-1B at 21, his trajectory—from AppDynamics’ Cisco sale to founding…
Amazon Luxembourg Cuts 370 Jobs in Largest European Layoff Plan
After consultations, Amazon will cut 370 jobs at its Luxembourg European headquarters (8.5% of staff). Notices start in…
Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and…
CT Hiring Faces Federal Rule Changes Heightening Uncertainty
The Sept. 21, 2025 proclamation creates a $100,000 fee for many new H-1B hires, chilling Connecticut sponsorships. Employers…
California H-1B Teaching Hiring Sparks Immigration Debates
More than 300 H-1B petitions from California districts aimed to fill critical teaching roles. A new $100,000 sponsorship…
Airport Visa Revocation Triggers: Misrepresentation and Status
CBP can revoke a visa at entry; misrepresentation, status violations, employer inconsistencies, and device evidence drive revocations. 2025…
H-1B Revoked at U.S. Airport, 5-Year Ban Sparks Travel Risk
A traveler with a valid November 2024 H-1B stamp and petition says CBP cancelled the visa at secondary…
Canada’s 2025 Work Permit Extensions: Documentation and Compliance
In 2025 Canada requires stronger proof for work permit extensions—pay stubs, job letters, and attestations—and narrows family open…
NRI Returns from Canada: Marketing Jobs Still Hard to Secure
A viral Reddit post about an NRI who got four interview calls from 600 applications highlights a wider…
What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2
When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is…