H1b Visa

Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds

'Scrap H-1B visa': How proposed EXILE Bill seeks to end the visa program

A Republican lawmaker has renewed his attack on high-skilled immigration, arguing the H-1B visa harms American workers

H-1B visa alternatives: L-1 route gains attention amid rising costs

With H-1B costs surging and uncertainty rising, companies are reassessing L-1 transfers as the March registration window opens

H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why

Commerce minister says Indian firms no longer press for more US work visas as remote work and GCCs reshape hiring

H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules

USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles

H-1B visa FY 2027 registration opens March 4: Know rules, fees, key changes

H-1B visa application deadline 2027: H-1B visa registration opens March 4 and closes March 19, with selections due by March 31

H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn

The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption

Texas halts H-1B hiring at public universities, Florida plans similar move

Order bars new H-1B sponsorships at state agencies and public colleges till May 2027, citing jobs for Texans first

No H-1B visa slots for Indians in 2026 as US 'not in a hurry to give visas'

With no new interview dates showing up, Indian professionals are being warned against travelling home for visa stamping

H-1B visa checks: Social media fuels fears of USCIS site visits in Houston

Social media alerts warn of possible unannounced H-1B inspections in Houston. What USCIS-FDNS visits involve, and how employers are advised to prepare

Florida may freeze new H-1B hiring at public universities for a year

The proposed pause would bar Florida's public universities from hiring new H-1B workers until early 2027, while leaving existing visa holders unaffected

Indian-origin FedEx CEO speaks out amid H-1B hiring row and job-cut claims

FedEx denies favouring foreign hires after criticism over US job cuts and rising H-1B approvals

H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants

O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined

Indian employee deported by US? Infosys debunks claims, clarifies case

IT major says one employee was denied entry at the US border and sent back to India, rejecting viral claims of arrest or detention

US visa appointment delays travel plans for many Indian tech workers

Heightened security vetting and administrative backlogs at consulates leave hundreds of Indian tech professionals stranded, with some renewal appointments pushed back by over a year

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status

From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests

Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term

H-1B visa stamping delays: What 221(g) slip means for Indian workers in US

From administrative processing to colour-coded slips, here's what happens when an H-1B visa is placed under section 221(g)

US immigration update: H-1B, OPT, green card premium processing fees hiked

The US immigration agency cited inflation while revising premium processing fees across key visa and green card filings used by Indian professionals and students

H-1B, H-4 visa holders: Planning an emergency trip to India? Think twice

With visa appointments pushed to mid-2026, an immigration lawyer urges caution for those needing fresh US visa stamping