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    H1b Visa Holders News

    Indians at risk? WH seeks to abolish 60-day grace period for H-1B visa workers

    The White House has completed its review of a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for nonimmigrant workers after employment loss.
    World News
    Updated 37 days ago

    H-1B, F-1 visa alert for Indian applicants: USCIS to deny these forms September

    US visa alert: No grace period will be granted for outdated forms, resulting in immediate rejection of late submissions.
    World News
    Published 48 days ago

    US visa rules change from September 15: What H-1B holders, students need to know

    H-1B dependents, including eligible H-4 spouses and children, may use Form I-539 when seeking to extend or change their dependent status.
    World News
    Updated 49 days ago

    US hikes H-1B, L-1 visa extension fee - How will it impact Indian professionals?

    The DHS has broadened H-1B and L-1 visa extension fee rules, requiring specific employers to pay per petition. Effective September 9, this could increase immigration costs and affect companies employing a significant number of foreign professionals.
    World News
    Updated 55 days ago

    Trump's birthright citizenship order: Impact on Indian NRIs and H-1B

    Trump's birthright citizenship order: Impact on Indian NRIs and H-1B. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
    Nri
    Published 59 days ago

    US to impose $100 K fee on foreign students? Graduates' H-1B dreams at risk

    Trump's new proposal may link the $100,000 fee to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, impacting international graduates' employment opportunities and increasing operational costs for companies that hire them.
    World News
    Published 65 days ago

    US to ban H-1B visas for 3 years? All on new ‘End H-1B Abuse Act 2026’

    US Senator Tim Sheehy's End H-1B Abuse Act proposes a three-year halt to new H-1B visa issuance, introducing stricter criteria and a $100,000 fee per application, potentially affecting Indian professionals and students relying on related programs.
    World News
    Updated 67 days ago

    H-1B visa: US bans four companies from hiring foreign employees, here's why

    The US Department of Labor has labelled GowraTech, Renotek Group, Seeloz, and Sherwood Academy as willful violators of H-1B regulations, banning them from applying for H-1B visas until 2027 or 2028.
    World News
    Updated 67 days ago

    Indian woman in US fired twice in 3 months, shares her traumatic experience

    Tanvi Pisal, a 29-year-old Indian-origin UX designer, faced hardship after two job losses in the US.
    Trending
    Updated 68 days ago

    Can H-1B visa holders get Green Card after spending seven years in US?

    Senator Alex Padilla proposes a bill to allow over eight million long-term US residents, including many Indian H-1B professionals, a pathway to permanent residency after seven years, updating outdated immigration provisions last revised in 1986.
    World News
    Updated 68 days ago

    H-1B visa layoffs: Redditor torn between job search and returning to India

    A Redditor, recently laid off on an H-1B visa, considers their options of searching for jobs or returning to India after seven years in the U.S.
    Nri News
    Published 82 days ago

    Who is Navdeep Sharma? H-1B techie stranded in India faces big blow in US court

    After nearly 18 months stranded in India due to H-1B visa delays, Navdeep Sharma's lawsuit was dismissed by a US court, which stated the processing time wasn't unreasonable.
    Nri News
    Published 83 days ago

    'American jobs are for Americans': JD Vance on why US is probing H-1B visas

    US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the 128th Air Refueling Wing Hangar on July 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    World News
    Updated 87 days ago

    Laid-off H-1B workers are returning to India only to be hit by brutal pay cuts

    US layoffs send H-1B workers home; former Microsoft employee highlights pay gap
    Nri
    Published 87 days ago

    Elijah Schaffer anti-H-1B kids remarks stir row: ‘Little Pooja, little Panji’

    Elijah Schaffer examines American identity and citizenship, stating it shouldn't be limited to birthright.
    World News
    Published 92 days ago

    Can creative professionals qualify for H-1B, O-1 visas amid crackdown? Explained

    According to Shetty, his move to the US came after his wife secured a job opportunity there.
    World News
    Published 93 days ago

    Green card alert: Applicants to see major changes amid new immigration rules

    The Trump administration's July immigration policy changes impose stricter controls on green card access and application processing
    World News
    Published 96 days ago

    The H-1B trap: How some Indian workers are exploited by 'desi consultancies'

    The H-1B dream can sometimes turn into a trap involving fake jobs, wage theft and visa dependency.
    India News
    Updated 97 days ago

    ‘Desi consultancies': The dark side of H-1B visa and the American dream

    Immigration lawyer spots growing UK shift among Indian H-1B green card holders
    India News
    Updated 97 days ago

    H-1B ‘abuse’ preventing emergence ‘next Elon’ Musk: Expert seeks urgent reforms

    H-1B visa system needs reform to attract global talent, stated Chamath Palihapitiya.
    World News
    Published 99 days ago

    USCIS makes Green Cards harder to get? Here's what H-1B workers need to know

    A May 21 policy memo reframes adjustment of status as a rare privilege, not a routine step. It doesn't change immigration law, but it changes everything about how officers will judge your case.
    World News
    Published 100 days ago

    US visa delays explained? Reddit user points to H-1B, student visas ‘misuse’

    The post prompted a wide-ranging discussion, with several commenters expressing differing views on the reasons behind increased visa scrutiny.
    World News
    Published 102 days ago

    H-1B hiring at Uni of Michigan sparks anger amid ‘No American qualified’ worries

    The University of Michigan's H-1B job postings have sparked backlash over concerns that American job seekers are being overlooked.
    World News
    Published 102 days ago

    H-1B alert: Trump's $100K visa fee status unclear as USCIS still issuing RFEs

    The $100,000 H-1B filing fee's annulment has been suspended, continuing uncertainty for employers. Immigration attorneys advise budgeting for the fee, pending the First Circuit's decision. Meanwhile, H-1B visa holders report facing harassment amid rising scrutiny of work-related visas.
    World News
    Published 102 days ago

    H‑1B visa: How much Indian workers earn in US? New report gives stunning details

    Indian nationals in the US earn significantly more than US-born graduates, with a median income of $146,000, despite some H-1B visa holders earning less than American counterparts, a report reveals.
    World News
    Updated 104 days ago

    H-1B applicants face new challenging questions amid visa policy changes

    H-1B visa; Since December 2025, US consulates have enforced social media screening for H-1B applicants. While scrutiny has increased, attorneys say visas are still being issued, though applicants may encounter delays.
    World News
    Updated 104 days ago

    H1-B applicant's post raises concern over stamping delays, social media scrutiny

    Immigration lawyers often note that a 221(g) refusal is not always a permanent denial.
    World News
    Updated 116 days ago

    Who is Neeraj Sharma? India-born CEO to lose US citizenship, here's why

    A CEO from India, Neeraj Sharma, is among 17 naturalised citizens facing denaturalisation by the Trump administration for alleged fraud in acquiring US citizenship.
    World News
    Updated 117 days ago

    Indian techie faces visa & job stress in US, weighs option to move back to India

    An Indian tech professional on a STEM OPT extension considers returning to India due to a challenging US job market.
    World News
    Published 117 days ago

    IT professional’s H-1B dream falls apart even after spending nearly ₹7 lakhs

    After spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 lakh on H-1B process, tech worker says US dream is still on hold (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 118 days ago
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