Page 8 - Latest Updates on H1B Visa
H-1B visa expiring? Indian chose Jamaica for visa slots, smooth process
An Indian H-1B visa holder renewed his visa in Jamaica instead of India and shared the full process, documents, costs, and interview details in a detailed Reddit post
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H-1B visa: White House clears rule to replace lottery with wage system
US may replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system, a move that could reshape job prospects for Indians seeking work in America
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No H-1B visa, study and get out: Trump aide's message to foreign students
Trump aide Steve Bannon calls for foreign students to be expelled after graduation, reigniting debate over H-1B visas as US tech layoffs rise
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End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed
The H-1B visa is under fire as US politicians target foreign workers amid tech layoffs, fuelling anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy threats
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H-1B visa lottery may end: What this means for Indian techies, students
The US is planning to scrap its H-1B visa lottery for a weighted system, a move that could reshape how Indian professionals and students approach careers and education in America
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H-1B lottery may end: US considers merit-based selection for work visas
The US may replace its H-1B visa lottery with a weighted system favouring high earners, affecting how Indians apply for the coveted work visa
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H-1B visa 2026 cap reached; Entries decline 27% under new USCIS rules
US caps FY2026 H-1B visas, fewer multiple registrations seen under new lottery rules
60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status
Some H-1B visa holders are being issued deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period, raising concerns over USCIS enforcement practices
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H-1B visa holders safe abroad-but long absences may invite US govt scrutiny
H-1B visas can't be cancelled just for staying abroad too long, say experts. But extended absences may raise questions at US ports of entry
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Trump's visa curbs vs America's need for immigrant tech brains: Decoded
Meta's new AI lab is led by 11 immigrant researchers from India, China, UK and more, even as US visa delays and policy hurdles hold back global tech talent
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H-1B visa can be self-sponsored by startup founders in India: How it works
Startup founders can now self-sponsor H-1B visas under new US rules, allowing Indian entrepreneurs to apply through their own companies if they meet eligibility conditions
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Missed H-1B lottery? O-1 visa could now be your best US work option
No lottery, no cap: O-1 visa offers alternative US work route for top talent
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Tighter H-1B rules, tech layoffs push Indians to alternative US visas
As H-1B scrutiny tightens and tech layoffs rise, Indian professionals are turning to alternative US visas like L-1, O-1 and EB-5 for stability and long-term stay
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H-1B visa applications for 2026 drop 25%, hit 4-year low under Trump
Only 358,737 applications were received this year - a sharp drop from over 480,000 in FY2025
Datanomics: Remittance tax in Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
US remittance Bill: Cost of sending money to India to shoot up to 9%
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H-1B visa demand remains strong in FY2026 despite tighter US scrutiny
USCIS reveals that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for the financial year 2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas
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NRIs in US may soon have to pay ₹5,000 tax on every ₹1 lakh sent to India
India, which received $125 billion in remittances in 2023, is the world's largest recipient of money from overseas
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US Bill proposes 5% tax on foreign money transfers: Why NRIs are worried
If the Bill is passed, the tax would apply to individuals on non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and F-1, green card holders
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H-1B visa 2026 registrations fall 27% as US tightens rules for immigrants
USCIS reported a 27 per cent decline in eligible H-1B visa registrations - from 470,342 for FY2025 to 343,981 for FY2026
H-1B visa 2026 cap reached: What selected & rejected Indians must do next
Employers and attorneys with selected beneficiaries have now been notified and can begin filing cap-subject petitions