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US Proposes Major H-1B Wage Increase, Raising Concerns for Indian Tech Professionals and Employers
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US Proposes Major H-1B Wage Increase, Raising Concerns for Indian Tech Professionals and Employers

The United States administration has proposed a significant increase in minimum wage requirements under the H-1B visa programme, a move that could dramatically alter hiring practices for foreign skilled workers and reshape the business strategies of global technology firms. Under the proposed regulation, prevailing wages for H-1B visa holders could rise by nearly 30 percent...

“‘Pause All H-1Bs,’ Say US Tech Workers Amid 130,000 Layoffs, Sparking Heated Online Debate”
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“‘Pause All H-1Bs,’ Say US Tech Workers Amid 130,000 Layoffs, Sparking Heated Online Debate”

Amid a growing wave of layoffs in the US tech sector, a viral post on professional networking platform TeamBlind has reignited a contentious debate over the role of H-1B visa holders in the American job market. The US tech industry has already witnessed more than 130,000 layoffs in 2025 alone, with major firms like Amazon,...