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No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US
Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts
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Indian IT firms steadier as reliance on H-1B visas has fallen: Mohandas Pai
Industry veteran and former CFO of Infosys, Mohandas Pai on Thursday said Indian IT firms' dependence on H-1B visas has come down significantly over the years, and that data indicates many leading American tech companies are among the top applicants for these visas. There was no official word from IT industry association Nasscom after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made scathing remarks on these work visas meant for highly-skilled professionals describing the H-1B visa programme as "scam". Emails to top Indian IT companies including TCS, Infosys and Wipro for comments, too, did not elicit any response. "The current H-1B visa system is a scam that lets foreign workers fill American job opportunities. Hiring American workers should be the priority of all great American businesses. Now is the time to hire American," Lutnick said in a social media post this week. When contacted, Pai asserted that Indian IT companies are less dependent on these ..
 "Indian IT firms steadier as reliance on H-1B visas has fallen: Mohandas Pai")
US H-1B visa a 'scam', mostly Indians make money off system: Florida guv
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has branded the H-1B visa a "total scam", claiming it costs Americans their jobs
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H-1B visa, green card system flawed, US needs to hire Americans: Lutnick
US to overhaul H-1B and green card system; Trump administration eyes wage-based visa selection and new $5m 'gold card' residency scheme
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Time to pause H-1B visas? US Republicans renew debate under Trump crackdown
US Senator Mike Lee has questioned H-1B visas, as Republicans push for tighter rules. Indian tech workers remain the biggest users of the programme
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'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why
An online post urging layoffs to target H-1B visa holders first has sparked debate
 "'H-1B visa holders should be targeted in layoffs': US employee explains why")
45% H-1B Indians in US will return if forced, 24% fear pay cuts in India
Indian poll finds 45% on H-1B would return home if forced to leave US, as new rule changes and rising deportation risks unsettle professionals
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H-1B visa revamp may leave fresh graduates with no shot at US jobs: Decoded
US plans wage-based H-1B visa selection, a shift that could hurt fresh graduates and favour higher-paying tech roles
H-1B shocker: 1 in 6 Indians face early US deportation risk, survey finds
New survey shows rising cases of Indian H-1B holders getting deportation notices before the 60-day grace period ends, risking a permanent US ban
 "H-1B shocker: 1 in 6 Indians face early US deportation risk, survey finds")
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
 "End US visa programs: Why Trump supporters want H-1B visa removed")
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
 "Trump's visa curbs vs America's need for immigrant tech brains: Decoded")
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
 "H-1B visa can be self-sponsored by startup founders in India: How it works")