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JD Vance Defends H-1B Visa Investigation, Says ‘American Jobs Are for Americans’ Amid Immigration Debate
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JD Vance Defends H-1B Visa Investigation, Says ‘American Jobs Are for Americans’ Amid Immigration Debate

US Vice President JD Vance has strongly defended the federal government’s decision to investigate the H-1B visa program, arguing that employment opportunities in the United States should primarily benefit American citizens. His remarks come amid renewed political debate over immigration policies, foreign skilled workers, and the future of employment-based visa programs. Speaking about the administration’s...

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,...