Uncertainty over H-1B visas in the US drives Indian professionals to consider the UK's Global Talent Visa as a backup, offering a shorter path to permanent settlement.
Immigration attorneys advise H-1B visa holders to have backup plans due to layoffs, emphasizing no job security and the temporary nature of the visa.
Texas H-1B visa holders are being denied driver's license renewals due to expired visa stamps, despite having valid passports and Form I-94, sparking concerns among immigration attorneys who cite Texas rules accepting expired visas for renewals.
The University of Michigan faces criticism for H-1B visa job postings for tech roles, sparking debates on hiring priorities and foreign talent in the US workforce.
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, a Sri Lankan-origin Canadian-American, shared his and Elon Musk's experiences entering the US on H-1B visas in the early 2000s when applications were low. He now criticizes the program's current state, citing 800,000 applications for 20,000 slots and perceived abuse leading to wage suppression concerns among the American public.
A US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional approval. The Trump administration is appealing, arguing it's a lawful immigration restriction, testing presidential power against Congress's taxing authority.
The DHS is urging an appeals court to block a judge's order that halted a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. DHS argues the injunction risks undermining immigration enforcement and causing irreparable damage, potentially allowing foreign workers to enter despite national security concerns.
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.
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 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.
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.
