H-1B Visa: News
No more lotteries for H-1B visas in FY27
The United States has hit the annual H-1B visa cap for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
'US jobs for Americans, not fraudsters': Vance amid H-1B probe
United States Vice President JD Vance has said that the Labour Department had already begun issuing subpoenas and opening investigations into "foreign fraudsters" misusing the H-1B visa program.
US launches investigation into H-1B visa fraud, Cognizant under scrutiny
The United States has launched a major investigation into alleged fraud in the H-1B visa program.
This AI firm's lowest-paid H-1B worker earns over ₹1cr
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has revealed its pay scale through US visa filings.
Becoming US citizen is about to become costlier for Indians
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant increase in the cost of applying for US citizenship.
This US bill seeks to end path to permanent residency
Chip Roy, a Republican Congressman from Texas, has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking major changes to the H-1B visa program.
H-1B approvals plunge 40% for Indian IT firms
India's top six IT companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Cognizant—have seen a massive drop in their H-1B visa approvals.
Issue with signature? Your H-1B, green-card applications might be rejected
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new interim rule, tightening the signature requirements for immigration applications.
US flags 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, for visa fraud
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has flagged some 10,000 foreign students for allegedly misusing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
H-1B visa selection for FY27 complete: What to do next?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has concluded the selection process for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027.
H-1B visa process changing from tomorrow: How it affects you?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce major changes to the H-1B visa process from tomorrow.
This bill might revoke $100,000 H-1B-visa fee for healthcare workers
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to waive the $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas.
H-1B visa restrictions not discussed in US trade talks: Goyal
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the issue of H-1B visa restrictions did not come up during his recent discussions with US counterparts.
H-1B visa registrations for FY27 to start on this date
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027 will begin on March 4, 2026.
What to do if your H-1B visa is delayed?
The United States consulates in India have extended H-1B visa stamping interview appointments until 2027. This comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of applicants.
H-1B visa interview dates deferred until 2027: What's the reason?
The United States consulates in India have reportedly pushed back H-1B visa stamping interview appointments to 2027.
This US university spent $3.25M on H-1B visas since 2020
Texas A&M University has spent over $3.25 million on H-1B visa sponsorships since 2020, according to records obtained by The Dallas Express.
Why US is seeing a demand surge for 'Einstein visas'
The United States has seen a sharp rise in applications for the EB-1A, popularly known as the "Einstein visa."
Infosys faces probe in US over H-1B visa classification practices
Infosys is being investigated by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for allegedly misclassifying certain employees on H-1B visas in immigration documents.
Over 1L US visas revoked since Donald Trump became president
The United States State Department has canceled over 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office.
US hikes H-1B visa's premium processing fee: Check new rates
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a hike in premium processing fees for many immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa.
Big Tech adds 32,000 India jobs as H-1B rules tighten
With new H-1B visa restrictions introduced this year, major US tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google have hired over 32,000 employees in India for the year 2025.
Indian IT stocks decline as US changes H-1B visa rules
Shares of Indian IT firms including Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and Wipro fell up to 2% on Wednesday, after the Trump administration announced changes to the H-1B visa selection process.
US court upholds Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge has upheld President Donald Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
US overhauls H-1B visa lottery to favor high-skilled, high-paid workers
The United States has announced a major overhaul of its H-1B visa lottery system.
Google will sponsor Green Cards for these employees from 2026
Google is set to resume and expand its Green Card sponsorship program for employees in 2026.
These social media posts might put H-1B visas at risk
Indian H-1B visa workers returning to India for renewal have faced major disruptions.
Why H-1B visa holders are facing delays in US entry
US companies are scrambling to bring back employees stranded in India amid delays in visa stamping.
19 states sue Trump admin over $100,000 H‑1B visa fee
Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
'1 H-1B equals 10 aliens': US pollster's comparison sparks outrage
Mark Mitchell, a prominent US commentator and pollster, has sparked outrage by suggesting that sending back one senior H-1B worker is the same as deporting 10 illegal aliens.
US pollster plans starting consultancy firm to 'de-Indianize' tech sector
Mark Mitchell, the CEO of polling company Rasmussen Reports, has intensified his criticism of Indian tech professionals in the United States.
How US social media vetting rules affect Indian H-1B applicants
The United States has introduced new social media vetting rules for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, impacting many Indians.
US plans to double H-1B visas under HIRE Act
The United States is considering a major immigration policy change with the reintroduction of the HIRE Act.
IT giant LTIMindtree won't apply for fresh H-1B visas anymore
LTIMindtree, one of India's leading IT companies, has announced its decision to stop filing fresh H-1B visa applications from the next US cycle.
H-1B approvals for Indian IT firms drop to decade low
The top seven Indian IT companies have seen a major drop in their H-1B visa approvals.
Trump says US will welcome skilled immigrants, ready for criticism
United States President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to welcome skilled immigrants into the country.
Indian IT companies facing higher H-1B rejections than US counterparts
Indian tech companies continue to face high H-1B visa application rejections.
Not H-1B fee-hike, this US act is riskier for India
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has raised concerns over the proposed US legislation, the Help In-sourcing and Repatriating Employment (HIRE) Act.
US ends automatic work permit renewals; Indian workforce faces risk
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an interim rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for migrant workers.
Ex-DOGE member calls H-1B visa program in US a 'scam'
James Fishback, the CEO of Azoria and a former developer of the "DOGE checks" tool, has slammed the United States H-1B visa program.
How H-1B visa fee hike has affected Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies's CEO Warren Harris has said that the recent hike in US H-1B visa fees will not have any immediate effect on the company.
Walmart halts H-1B hiring amid Trump's $100,000 visa fee hike
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has paused job offers for candidates requiring H-1B visas.
US immigration: Who is exempt from $100,000 H-1B visa fee?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified the new $100,000 annual fee for the H-1B visas.