The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will comply with a court order striking down a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. The Trump administration had appealed the ruling, but DHS clarified that employers can now proceed with filings without the fee, pending further developments.
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that struck down a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. The judge ruled the fee was an unauthorized tax, a blow to Trump's efforts to restrict the program used by tech companies.
An ex-Microsoft employee has returned to India, citing H-1B visa uncertainty, travel disruptions, and limitations on entrepreneurship as reasons for leaving the US. Hemant Shetty described the "visa stress" and long green card backlogs as major factors in his decision.
An ex-Meta employee, Zach Wilson, celebrated the strike down of the Trump administration's increased H-1B visa fee. He argued the hike hurt India's tech sector and that the US should embrace immigrants. Social media reactions were mixed, with some agreeing and others criticizing Indian engineers.
Rep. Chip Roy (R) proposes legislation to reform the H-1B visa program, citing bipartisan culpability in its abuse, particularly in suppressing wages and overlooking American STEM graduates, with measures including merit-based selection and prohibitions on hiring after layoffs.
Rep. Chip Roy introduced the "American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act" to reform the H-1B visa program, aiming to end perceived abuses and prioritize American workers. The bill includes a labor market test and seeks to abolish the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
Nvidia is aggressively hiring overseas talent through H-1B visas, securing around 1,200 positions in the first half of fiscal 2026, an increase from the previous year. This contrasts with other tech giants like Google and Amazon, which have reduced foreign hiring amid immigration uncertainty and cost-cutting measures. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes immigration's importance to US technological leadership.
An H-1B visa holder with 3+ years of experience as a data engineer in Ohio reports applying to over 1,500 jobs without a single response, sparking a viral Reddit discussion on visa sponsorship concerns, market conditions, and the challenges faced by temporary workers.
USCIS clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing tech industry fears.
USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy, stating many H-1B visa holders deemed in the national interest may still adjust status within the US, easing fears in the tech industry.
USCIS clarified its H-1B visa policy, stating many applicants providing economic benefit or serving national interest can stay in the US for green card applications, easing Trump-era rules that caused panic among foreign workers, especially Indians in tech.
A new USCIS rule requires H-1B visa holders seeking Green Cards to return to their home country to apply, challenging the long-standing 'adjustment of status' process. Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy explains the shift in adjudication, advising applicants to consult lawyers and prepare for a potentially riskier path.
New US visa proposals would significantly increase salary thresholds for tech workers, impacting Indian IT firms like TCS and Infosys. Entry-level engineers in San Francisco would need to earn $162,000 annually, a nearly 30% rise.
Texas journalist Sara Gonzales questions why H-1B visa holders own beautiful homes, alleging they receive home loans despite not being permanent residents. She criticizes the Biden administration for this, while noting a 2025 HUD policy change aimed at restricting FHA loans for non-permanent residents.
Immigration lawyer Deepika Singh argues Indians on H-1B visas have an academic edge due to India's robust education system, contributing significantly to the US tech industry, despite controversies over job displacement.
Former Google and FedEx contractors share experiences of training replacements and losing jobs to offshoring in India, Ireland, and the Philippines, amid discussions on H-1B visas and hiring practices under Indian-origin CEOs.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Golden Qi Holdings LLC, owned by Chinese national Yuan Yao, for allegedly operating fake childcare services to fraudulently obtain H-1B visas for unrelated roles, with over $100k in forgiven PPP loans misused.
A surge of legislative proposals in the US targets the H-1B visa program, proposing significant restrictions and even abolition. While some measures aim to protect American jobs, experts warn against blunt policies. The article suggests reforms like Australia's skilled occupation list and Canada's points-based system could offer better solutions for attracting global talent.
American CEO James Blunt urges USCIS for a transparent H-1B visa dashboard, citing public misunderstanding. He argues that many approvals are renewals, not new workers, fueling misinformation. Blunt's call for data on net changes, extensions, and transfers aims to clarify the system and counter anti-immigrant sentiment.
An American entrepreneur's X post downplaying H-1B visa holders' impact on US jobs has ignited a fierce online debate. He argued H-1B workers are a tiny fraction of the workforce, especially in STEM. Critics, however, countered that his analysis overlooks crucial factors like spouse visas and the true scale of H-1B employment, asserting real job losses for Americans.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to nearly 30 North Texas companies suspected of H-1B visa fraud, including Tekpro IT LLC, Fame PBX LLC, and Techpath Inc. Investigators allege the firms operated 'ghost offices' that only existed on paper to sponsor foreign workers under false pretenses. The probe builds on an investigation announced January 28 and follows a similar case in California where two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to H-1B fraud.
Yoyo Yue has spent much of her life navigating the complex US immigration system. The 31-year-old Chinese content creator moved from China to a US boarding school, went to university, secured an H-1B visa and later a “green card” – a path long considered the “gold standard” for skilled foreign workers. Now, she said, that path felt far less certain. “The H-1B path today comes with significant uncertainty, not just around job stability, but also around long-term prospects,” Yue said. US President...
