A significant tightening of employment-based immigration procedures in the United States is creating growing anxiety among foreign workers, particularly Indian professionals employed under the H-1B visa system. Recent administrative changes and stricter scrutiny surrounding adjustment-of-status applications have reportedly reduced the number of green cards being approved from within the country, affecting thousands of highly skilled...
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...
In a compelling account of perseverance and resilience, an Indian-origin software engineer working at Microsoft in the United States has captured widespread attention after sharing her long and emotionally taxing journey toward securing permanent residency. Her story highlights not only personal determination but also the unpredictable nature of the U.S. immigration system, particularly for highly...
In a notable clarification of his administration’s stance on skilled immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the importance of foreign-skilled workers under the H-1B visa programme. The President said that the United States “does not have certain talents” required in high-end industries, emphasising that foreign professionals continue to play a crucial role in sustaining...
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the newly implemented $100,000 H-1B visa fee, describing it as a “lawful and necessary measure” to safeguard American workers and curb system abuse. The decision has sparked a series of lawsuits from tech firms, industry groups, and unions, who claim the policy is unconstitutional and economically...
In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...
Washington, DC: In a major policy move that could significantly impact the Indian workforce in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a USD 100,000 (approximately ₹90 lakh) annual fee for all H-1B visa holders. The new regulation, effective Sunday (September 21, 12:01 am EDT/9:30 am IST), bars entry into the...
The Trump administration has proposed stricter F-1 visa regulations that could limit the stay of international students in the United States to a maximum of four years. Under the current “duration of status” system, students can remain in the US as long as they maintain enrollment. The new proposal would replace this flexible system with...
A recent survey conducted on Blind, an anonymous community app for professionals, has revealed growing uncertainty among Indian H-1B and L-1 visa holders in the United States. When asked where they would go if they lost their jobs and had to leave the US, 45% said they would return to India, while 26% would consider...
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,...