Page 3 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
Fast-track green cards: Why Indians are ditching H-1B for EB-1A route
Indian professionals are accelerating their move towards the EB-1A extraordinary ability route as H-1B hiring grows costlier and more restrictive, with early-2025 filings up by more than 50%
 "Fast-track green cards: Why Indians are ditching H-1B for EB-1A route")
Trump backs H-1B roles only until US workers can replace them: White House
White House Press Secretary said foreign workers may be needed initially to launch specialised facilities, but Trump wants American workers to eventually hold those roles
 "Trump backs H-1B roles only until US workers can replace them: White House")
H-1B visa fee: Immigrant physicians vital to America, says Harvard scholar
Trump's sharp increase in H-1B visa fees has raised fears of losing foreign-trained doctors who keep US rural and low-income communities functioning
 "H-1B visa fee: Immigrant physicians vital to America, says Harvard scholar")
H-1B visa layoffs: The important Plan B every Indian worker in the US needs
What happens when an H-1B worker is laid off? A strict 60-day countdown begins, and rising reports of early NTAs are adding new pressure on already-stressed workers
 "H-1B visa layoffs: The important Plan B every Indian worker in the US needs")
Skilled immigrants needed in US: Trump's stance triggers MAGA backlash
US President Donald Trump said companies building advanced factories must be allowed to bring foreign experts
 "Skilled immigrants needed in US: Trump's stance triggers MAGA backlash")
Americans avoid challenging physical work: Elon Musk on H-1B visa row
Elon Musk's comments about Americans avoiding demanding work revived a heated US debate on labour shortages and the future of the H-1B visa programme, Trump again defending the need for foreign talent
 "Americans avoid challenging physical work: Elon Musk on H-1B visa row")
People with obesity, diabetes may not get US visas approved: Here's why
The officers have also been asked to keep a track of the health conditions of the visa applicant's dependents
 "People with obesity, diabetes may not get US visas approved: Here's why")
Trump recognises H1-B talent as Indian tech leaders assess policy signals
President Trump's acknowledgement of the importance of H1-B talent has boosted sentiment in India's tech sector
 "Trump recognises H1-B talent as Indian tech leaders assess policy signals")
China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?
China K Visa: As the US raises barriers for foreign professionals, Beijing unveils a new K visa offering longer stays, easier entry, and freedom to work or study in science and technology sectors
 "China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?")
175 H-1B visa misuse cases under Trump's scrutiny to protect Americans
The Trump administration has opened 175 investigations into alleged misuse of H-1B visa, including fake work sites and underpaid positions, as part of a wider push to protect American jobs
Canada opens fast-track for H-1B visa holders, announces $1.2 billion plan
Canada sets aside C$1.7 billion to bring in over 1,000 top researchers and launches a fast-track for H-1B visa holders while halving foreign student permits
 "Canada opens fast-track for H-1B visa holders, announces $1.2 billion plan")
US resumes H-1B visa processing after shutdown halts applications
The US Department of Labor's FLAG portal and labour certification systems are back online, allowing H-1B employers and applicants to resume filings delayed by the shutdown
 "US resumes H-1B visa processing after shutdown halts applications")
Indians, H-1Bs 'stole' American Dream from young Americans: Trump admin
The Labour Department's Project Firewall revives Trump's 'America First' rhetoric, alleging that US firms are replacing young Americans with foreign H-1B workers, mostly from India
 "Indians, H-1Bs 'stole' American Dream from young Americans: Trump admin")
US HIRE Act a greater concern than H-1B visa fee hike: Raghuram Rajan
The US HIRE Act aims to boost job creation in the US by discouraging companies from outsourcing work to other countries
 "US HIRE Act a greater concern than H-1B visa fee hike: Raghuram Rajan")
H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to stop using H-1B visas, accusing them of replacing qualified American graduates with foreign workers
Florida Governor directs state universities not to use H-1B visas
Citing examples of professionals on H-1B visas from countries including China, Spain, and the UK, DeSantis questioned the need for foreign hires in academic and research positions
 "Florida Governor directs state universities not to use H-1B visas")
H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees
USCIS has stopped taking cheques and money orders. Immigration applicants must now pay filing fees by US bank account debit or credit card, using new forms
 "H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees")
H-1B visa: US tech grads lose jobs to cheaper foreign workers, says CEO
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws support from Skillstorm CEO, who says US tech graduates are losing jobs to cheaper foreign workers
H-1B visa fee: From students to skilled workers, full list of who is exempt
USCIS clarifies that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only apply to new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, mostly affecting workers outside the United States
H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor
US entrepreneur James Fishback says American tech firms should stop hiring skilled workers from India and rely on domestic talent instead
 "H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor")