Page 2 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials
Even past visa approvals may not protect you as USCIS revisits old records, flags inconsistencies, and raises new questions during applications and interviews
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H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite
H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains
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Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store
A viral video from Texas has reignited US debate on H-1B visas, with lawmakers calling for stricter rules and even abolition
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Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider
Not selected in the H-1B lottery? From O-1 to F-1 routes, here are legal pathways that can still help you stay and work in the US
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H-1B visa fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor
Actor says he received threats after remarks on Indians and H-1B visas drew backlash online and triggered wider debate
H-1B visa delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer
A missed filing window pushed an Indian H-1B holder out of status, showing how timing and employer action can decide US stay
H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert
Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options
Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US
Job cuts across tech firms raise questions for H-1B workers. Here's what the 60-day rule means and the steps to stay compliant in the US
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H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1
USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules
H-1B visa changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more
Filing season opens with new Form I-129 and wage-linked lottery, tightening scrutiny on job roles, wages and employer disclosure
H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers
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US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit
Proposed US rule could raise H-1B salary floors and affect thousands of Indian workers and employers across visa categories
H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts
Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027
No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert
Indian H-1B visa holders face long waits for stamping as US consulates show no available slots for 2026, with some appointments now pushed into 2027
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H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys
With H-1B and H-4 visa slots hard to get, some turn to B-1/B-2. Lawyers say intent rules make this a risky choice
134-year US green card wait for Indian H-1Bs: Why backlog keeps growing
Green card delays for Indians can stretch to 134 years due to US country caps and rising demand in EB-2 and EB-3 categories
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$100,000 H-1B visa fee may be waived for nurses, doctors under new US Bill
New US Bill proposes scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee for doctors and nurses as hospitals face shortages and rising staffing pressures
Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math
As visa delays keep H-1B workers in India, one Reddit post calculating a nine-year savings runway has triggered debate on costs and careers
H-1B workers aren't 'cheap labour': Trump ally Laura Loomer faces backlash
Trump ally Laura Loomer expressed regret over earlier anti-India posts after backlash but said she would continue opposing the H-1B visa programme
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$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop
A study says fewer H-1B filings after the $100,000 fee may have cut US visa fee collections by about $28 million despite generating $8.5 million in payments
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