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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

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

NRIs in US may soon have to pay ₹5,000 tax on every ₹1 lakh sent to India

India, which received $125 billion in remittances in 2023, is the world's largest recipient of money from overseas

US Bill proposes 5% tax on foreign money transfers: Why NRIs are worried

If the Bill is passed, the tax would apply to individuals on non-immigrant visas such as H-1B and F-1, green card holders

H-1B visa 2026 registrations fall 27% as US tightens rules for immigrants

USCIS reported a 27 per cent decline in eligible H-1B visa registrations - from 470,342 for FY2025 to 343,981 for FY2026

H-1B visa 2026 cap reached: What selected & rejected Indians must do next

Employers and attorneys with selected beneficiaries have now been notified and can begin filing cap-subject petitions

US H-1B visa lottery 2026 results begin rolling out; 65,000 cap set

This year's H-1B visa registration window opened on March 7, 2025 and closed on March 24, 2025

Indian H-1B visa holders face worst delays in US green cards: Decoded

Imagine running a marathon, only to be told there's another 26 miles-just because of where you were born. That's the reality for thousands of skilled Indian professionals, say experts

H-1B visa deadline today: From Amazon to Tesla, top firms hiring immigrants

The H-1B visa, used by US employers to hire foreign nationals in specialised fields, is especially popular among Indian IT professionals