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Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST- H-1B wage rules may change as proposal clears federal reviewA proposed Department of Labor rule to enhance wage protections for H-1B and PERM employment has completed OMB review. This economically si...24 Feb, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Google to ramp up Green Card sponsorships for employees in 2026, lays down eligibility rulesGoogle will resume and expand its green card sponsorship program for employees starting in 2026, focusing on those in roles requiring a deg...23 Dec, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
- H-1B workers may see significant wage hike as US reviews new proposalThe US Department of Labor has proposed changes to wage rules for H-1B visas and PERM labor certification. This proposal is now with the Of...22 Dec, 2025, 02.05 PM IST
- US Department of Labor resumes processing of LCAs for H-1B and PERM applicationsThe Department of Labor's Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is now operational, resuming processing for employer requests for...02 Nov, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
- Applying for a Green Card? What you need to know about Form I-140Form I-140 is essential for foreign workers seeking a green card through employment in the US. It establishes the worker’s eligibility and ...25 Sep, 2024, 01.00 PM IST
- Tech giants Amazon & Google suspend green card applications amid layoffsAmazon and Google have halted green card applications for immigrants in the United States for 2024, citing recent tech industry layoffs, in...03 May, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
- Decoding why Amazon & Google suspended green card applicationsAmazon and Google have reportedly paused green card applications due to increased difficulty in the process, as reported by TOI. According ...03 May, 2024, 05.39 PM IST
- Apple agrees to $25 million fine for favouring immigrants over US citizens, green card holders for job rolesThis settlement stands as the largest ever by the Justice Department in cases related to discrimination based on citizenship. The terms req...13 Nov, 2023, 08.01 AM IST
- Apple agrees to $25 million settlement with US over hiring of immigrantsThe Justice Department in a statement said Apple did not recruit US citizens or permanent residents for jobs that were eligible for a feder...10 Nov, 2023, 08.32 AM IST
- Key changes in process of first step to green card could lead to delaysAn employer in the US must obtain an approved labour certification from the US Department of Labor (DOL) before they can file a green card ...17 Jun, 2023, 12.31 PM IST
- As layoffs continue, Google freezes key green card process for workers"Recognising how this news may impact some of you and your families, I wanted to update you as quickly as possible on the difficult decisio...23 Jan, 2023, 10.54 AM IST
- Google pauses green card applications from employees amid layoffsGoogle has sent an email to foreign employees, notifying them that the tech giant will pause any new filings of PERM, leaving foreign worke...23 Jan, 2023, 10.34 AM IST
- Facebook to pay $14.25 million to settle claims it favoured H1-B visa holdersThe US Justice Department had in December last year sued Facebook on the grounds that it had declined to “recruit, consider or hire” qualif...20 Oct, 2021, 08.49 PM IST
- Facebook to pay up to $14.25 million to settle US employment discrimination claimsFacebook will pay a civil penalty under the settlement of $4.75 million, plus up to $9.5 million to eligible victims of what the government...20 Oct, 2021, 10.58 AM IST
- Can student visa holders apply for a Green Card?A green card is considered to have been filed usually when an application for an immigrant visa (Form I-140) is filed with the USCIS. The m...01 Jul, 2021, 09.43 AM IST
- US govt sues Facebook for favouring H-1B visa workers over US workersThe positions at issue offered an average salary of around USD 156,000. The department is seeking unspecified civil penalties and back pay ...04 Dec, 2020, 01.37 PM IST
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