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What is H1B Visa
The US H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation requires a specialised knowledge and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in areas such as information technology (IT), finance, accounting, architecture, engineering, mathematics, science, medicine, etc.
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Latest Updates on H1B Visa
H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April
What does the revised USCIS Form I-129 require as the H-1B lottery shifts to wage levels and new scrutiny of job details? Explained
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Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes
A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules
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H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained
Rising H-1B costs and new lottery rules are pushing Indian startup founders to consider O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration pathways for US expansion
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H-1B visa FY2027 registration opens: $100,000 fee, new wage rules apply
The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants
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H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027
Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities
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Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress
Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14
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H-1B filings rise 7% in FY2025 but approvals drop 17.8%: USCIS data
USCIS data shows employer demand for H-1B workers rose in FY2025 even as approvals fell to a five-year low amid tighter scrutiny
Can H-1B visa holders work remotely abroad? New case sparks worry
A viral case of visa cancellation at Abu Dhabi preclearance has raised fresh doubts for H-1B professionals working remotely while outside the US
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H-1B to visitor visa route now riskier in US: Expert explains why
Rising RFEs and denials are creating fresh uncertainty for laid-off H-1B workers trying to remain lawfully in the United States
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H-1B visa hurdles: Parents, don't send your kids to US, warns entrepreneur
Vijay Thirumalai's viral post raises fresh questions about the F-1 to H-1B pathway after the death of an Indian national in the US
Cognizant flags US and Europe work visa risks in its annual report
IT services firm cites tighter immigration rules and rising visa costs in key markets, warning of impact on staffing, mobility programmes and project execution
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Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why
Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds
'Scrap H-1B visa': How proposed EXILE Bill seeks to end the visa program
A Republican lawmaker has renewed his attack on high-skilled immigration, arguing the H-1B visa harms American workers
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H-1B visa alternatives: L-1 route gains attention amid rising costs
With H-1B costs surging and uncertainty rising, companies are reassessing L-1 transfers as the March registration window opens
H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why
Commerce minister says Indian firms no longer press for more US work visas as remote work and GCCs reshape hiring
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H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules
USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles
H-1B visa FY 2027 registration opens March 4: Know rules, fees, key changes
H-1B visa application deadline 2027: H-1B visa registration opens March 4 and closes March 19, with selections due by March 31
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H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn
The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption
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Texas halts H-1B hiring at public universities, Florida plans similar move
Order bars new H-1B sponsorships at state agencies and public colleges till May 2027, citing jobs for Texans first
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No H-1B visa slots for Indians in 2026 as US 'not in a hurry to give visas'
With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping