The DHS is appealing a judge's order to strike the $100K H-1B visa fee, arguing it's not a tax and is necessary to prevent H-1B abuse, which they deem a national security threat that reduces American wages and discourages US citizens from STEM careers.
A 25-year-old Indian man is returning to India after five years in the US, feeling defeated due to struggles with his H-1B visa and job. After being laid off, he faced removal proceedings, missed deadlines due to a government shutdown, and had his visa extensions denied, forcing him to leave immediately.
President Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the US. He also lambasted federal judges over a court ruling invalidating a fee on H-1B visas, calling it 'crazy' and harmful.
An Indian H-1B worker has sued his employer and boss in Texas, alleging labor trafficking, servitude, and forced labor. Rishikesh Raj Meesala claims he was forced to pay his employer nearly $100K to keep his job and avoid deportation, suffering mental anguish.
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.
Texas-based CEO Ryan Stewman defended H-1B Indian workers, stating they commit zero crime and make Frisco, Texas the safest place. He argued driving them out would harm the US economy as Americans avoid STEM fields, and criticized Americans for pursuing less practical degrees.
Fox News segment claimed most Indian H-1B applications are fraudulent, citing fake degrees. An Indian-American user pushed back, highlighting prestigious Indian universities and the rigorous paths of graduates.
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.
Trump yönetimi, H-1B vize başvuruları için 100 bin dolarlık ücreti iptal eden federal mahkeme kararına itiraz edecek. Adalet Bakanlığı, kararın temyize götürüleceğini duyurdu.
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.
ABD Federal Mahkemesi, Başkan Trump'ın H-1B çalışma vizelerine uyguladığı 100 bin dolarlık ek ücretin hukuka aykırı olduğunu açıkladı.
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.
儘管美國收緊外國人才招聘，輝達（Nvidia）在2026會計年度第一、二季仍獲約1200個H-1B工作簽證職位認證。聯邦文件顯示，其頂尖工程師基本年薪可逾40萬美元，產品經理最高達37.95萬美元，均不含股票獎勵。
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 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 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 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.
USCIS announced a 38.5% decrease in H-1B visa registrations for FY 2027, citing President Trump's 'America First' policies. The agency highlighted a shift towards selecting applicants with U.S. advanced degrees and higher salaries, attributing the drop partly to a $100,000 fee on foreign applicants.
An Indian professional in the US described the stress of repeated H-1B lottery failures as a 'permanent subscription' in a viral Reddit post. Despite financial stability and career success, visa uncertainty causes significant emotional strain, leading him to consider returning to India.
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.
