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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

A provision in Trump's new 'Beautiful Bill' suggests a 5% excise tax on all outward remittances by non-US citizens, raising the cost of transfers to countries like India

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