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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

Abolish H-1B visa: US lawmakers react to Indian workers at 7-Eleven store
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

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

Missed H-1B visa FY2027 lottery? 8 US visa pathways you can consider
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:20 PM IST

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 fraud 'by Indians destroying Texas', says British-American actor
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

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 delay forces Indian worker, family out of US despite job offer
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

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

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters

Debate intensifies as O-1A visa is flagged as an alternative pathway to H-1B amid stricter US immigration rules

'Fraud': Indians bypass H-1B using O-1A visa route, claim MAGA supporters
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

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

Oracle layoffs: Steps H-1B visa holders must take after job loss in US
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

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 FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

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 changes from April 1: New form, wage lottery rules & more
Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

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

H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

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

US plans up to 33% wage hike for immigrants: H-1B, EB-2 holders to be hit
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

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

H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

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

No H-1B visa slots available; US 'playing games' on vetting, says expert
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

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

H-1B, H-4 visa delays: US visitor visa a risky alternative, warn attorneys
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

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

134-year US green card wait for Indian H-1Bs: Why backlog keeps growing
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

$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

$100,000 H-1B visa fee may be waived for nurses, doctors under new US Bill
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

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

Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

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

H-1B workers aren't 'cheap labour': Trump ally Laura Loomer faces backlash
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

$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

$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

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

H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST