Page 2 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown
Cato analysis says legal immigration to the US has fallen far more than illegal crossings, with H-1B visas, students and families seeing sharp declines
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H-1B visa holders targeted by US influencers: What rights protect you
Videos targeting H-1B workers are rising in the US. Attorneys explain legal limits and what visa holders should do if approached
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Pause H-1B visas for 3 yrs, cap cut from 65,000 to 25,000: US Bill proposes
From a 3-year pause to wage-based selection and OPT end, a new US Bill proposes sweeping changes to the H-1B visa programme
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$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so
A new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has split experts, with some saying it leaves numbers unchanged while others warn it could limit new foreign entrants to the US
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H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs
Two Indian-origin men admitted filing H-1B petitions for non-existent roles at the University of California, as US authorities point to wider fraud patterns
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H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%
Selection rates hit 50-60 per cent in FY2027 H-1B lottery as wage-based system and $100,000 fee reduce applicant pool
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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
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