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Updated on: Jun 2026
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End H-B Visa Abuse
Employment

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End H-B Visa Abuse

Jun 9, 2026

US Proposes Substantial Wage Hike for H-B Visa Holders

The United States government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly increase the prevail...

Compensation
May 11, 2026
US Proposes Substantial Wage Hike for H-B Visa Holders

Your H-B extension may soon cost significantly much more

The U.S. Department of Labor DOL has officially proposed a transformative rule that would signific...

Labour Law
Mar 28, 2026
Your H-B extension may soon cost significantly much more

Why Google is Shifting High-Value Engineering to India

As the United States intensifies its scrutiny of the H-B visa program, Google is reportedly archite...

Jobs
Feb 6, 2026
Why Google is Shifting High-Value Engineering to India
Why the H-1B Visa Process is Stalling for Indians
Industry

Why the H-1B Visa Process is Stalling for Indians

Thousands of Indian IT professionals and skilled workers are facing a massive disruption to their career plans as a surging H-1B visa backlog has effectively wiped out availability for early 2026. Applicants in India who were initially targeting interview slots for January are now finding the earliest available appointments pushed back to September 2026. This […]

Dec 19, 2025
Indian IT Firms Secure Lowest Number of H-1B Visas in a Decade
Industry

Indian IT Firms Secure Lowest Number of H-1B Visas in a Decade

The landscape of skilled foreign employment in the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation, evidenced by the sharp drop in approvals of H-1B visas for major Indian IT firms. According to a policy brief by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), the top seven Indian IT services companies secured just 4,573 H-1B petitions for initial […]

Dec 1, 2025
Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025
Industry

Indian IT Firms Hit by 6% H-1B Visa Denial Rate in FY 2025

A significant divergence has emerged in the U.S. H-1B visa landscape, with Indian-headquartered IT services firms facing increasingly high denial rates for new petitions, even as major American technology companies secure approvals at near-record levels. Data from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) covering Fiscal Year 2025 highlights a structural shift in how U.S. […]

Nov 20, 2025
Trump Cites Manufacturing Need to Back H-1B Visa
Employment

Trump Cites Manufacturing Need to Back H-1B Visa

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his traditionally hardline stance on high-skilled immigration this week, stating unequivocally that the United States must continue to attract international expertise via the H-1B visa program because the country “doesn’t have certain talents” domestically.  The President’s comments, made during a Fox News interview with host Laura Ingraham, have created […]

Nov 13, 2025
TCS Accused of Misusing US Visa System by Former Employees
Social Media

TCS Accused of Misusing US Visa System by Former Employees

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services provider, is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of misusing the US visa system. Former employees have come forward with claims that the company manipulated job roles to secure L-1A manager visas, bypassing the stricter requirements of the H-1B visa program. These allegations have led to lawsuits and […]

Feb 19, 2025
Revised H-1B Visa Rules May Increase Costs for Indian Employers
Employment

Revised H-1B Visa Rules May Increase Costs for Indian Employers

The recent overhaul of the H-1B visa rules by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to have significant implications for Indian employers. While the changes aim to modernize the visa program and offer greater flexibility to employers, they also come with potential cost increases for Indian companies that rely heavily on […]

Jan 6, 2025
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Dismisses Talent Migration Concerns
Social Media

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Dismisses Talent Migration Concerns

Amid rising concerns over the migration of India’s top talent, Zoho Corporation CEO Sridhar Vembu has expressed a unique perspective, stating that he is not alarmed by the trend. Instead, he views it as a sign of India’s rapid development and growing aspirations. Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu’s Perspective on Talent Migration Sridhar’s comments come in […]

Jan 2, 2025
Biden Govt Relaxes H-1B Visa Rules: Impact on IT Industry?
Employment

Biden Govt Relaxes H-1B Visa Rules: Impact on IT Industry?

The outgoing Biden administration has introduced changes to H-1B visa rules, easing the process for U.S. companies to employ foreign workers with specialized skills. These updates also simplify the transition for F-1 student visa holders to H-1B visas, benefiting many Indian professionals in the tech sector. H-1B visas are crucial for U.S. companies, especially in […]

Dec 19, 2024
H-1B Visa Sponsorship Declines Among Top Tech Companies
Employment

H-1B Visa Sponsorship Declines Among Top Tech Companies

The latest data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals a notable shift in the landscape of H-1B visa sponsorships for 2024. Major US companies, including tech giants like Amazon, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services, have significantly reduced their sponsorship of H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. This trend indicates a move […]

Nov 25, 2024