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H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs

Two Indian-origin men admitted filing H-1B petitions for non-existent roles at the University of California, as US authorities point to wider fraud patterns

H-1B visa fraud: Indian-origin duo hire workers for fake US university jobs
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%

Selection rates hit 50-60 per cent in FY2027 H-1B lottery as wage-based system and $100,000 fee reduce applicant pool

H-1B visa lottery FY2027: Wage rule, $100K fee lift selection rates to 60%
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials

Even past visa approvals may not protect you as USCIS revisits old records, flags inconsistencies, and raises new questions during applications and interviews

Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite

H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains

H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

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

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