H-1b Visas
Plot twist: Indian IT isn't the green card villain it's made out to be
American Big Tech firms were the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B to green card path, with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google leading in the number of PERM certifications.
5 min read12 Oct 2026Tech Industry Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw New H-1B Visa Fee
The clash over a proposed DHS rule to charge a $103,265 fee is reigniting a spat over highly skilled immigration.
3 min read24 Sep 2026Three H-1B rejections later, an Indian techie secures O-1 ‘extraordinary ability’ Visa
By February 2026, the Indian techie and his lawyers had compiled a massive portfolio consisting of more than 700 pages of supporting evidence. The gruelling preparation process cost him approximately ₹12 lakh in out-of-pocket legal fees.
2 min read16 Aug 2026Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Will it crush the American dream for Indian students? Here's what experts say
The proposed $100,000 fee hurts the Return on Investment (ROI) for these degrees. Experts tell LiveMint that students already stretch their budgets for US tuition and living costs, and adding a premium just for the right to work may make the financial proposition mathematically difficult for most.
4 min read31 Jul 2026US lawmakers intensify push against H-1B visas—is 2026 its death knell?
At least a dozen US lawmakers have backed efforts this year to tighten, suspend or eliminate the H-1B visa programme. The proposals have heightened uncertainty for Indian technology workers and outsourcing firms that rely heavily on the visa to access the US.
5 min read8 Jun 2026‘1.2 million Indian Americans, their families in limbo’: US lawmakers slam new green card policy
US lawmakers and immigration advocates criticise the Trump administration's new green card policy that requires applicants to apply from their home countries, calling it reckless and harmful.
4 min read23 May 2026H-1B visa freeze in Texas: Governor Greg Abbott says ‘Texans come first’ in local employment push; bans Chinese firms
In a letter to the heads of state agencies, Governor Greg Abbott said that his decision had been taken in light of ‘recent reports of abuse in the federal H-1B visa program’. Separately, he also announced a ban on China-linked firms from state systems.
3 min read28 Jan 2026H-1B visa rules: How can you stay, work and extend status beyond standard six years
Can you stay and work in the US, and extend your H-1B status beyond the standard six years? The answer is yes. Here's how you can do it.
2 min read20 Jan 2026H-1B visa prudentially revoked? Here's what it means and what Indian immigrants impacted should do next
Last month, a number of Indian immigrants in the US reportedly received notifications that their H-1B visas were prudentially revoked by the government. Here's what this means and what steps you should take next.
3 min read10 Jan 2026H-1B visa delay: Amazon allows stuck Indian employees to work remotely, says report — What you need to know
H-1B visa delay: Amazon is reportedly allowing its Indian employees who are stranded due to the H-1B visa delay issue to work remotely from their home country until early March 2026. Here's what you need to know about the restrictions.
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