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Amagi, Shiprocket post profits; US polls’ impact on ITAmagi’s Q2 profit surged nearly 30x while Shiprocket swung into the black for the first time. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
US midterms: JD Vance says administration fought replacement of American workers with lower-wage foreign employeesUS Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration's actions to combat visa fraud and safeguard American jobs. He emphasized t...
Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
US begins approving H-1B petitions without Trump's $100,000 fee: What it means for workers, employersUS Citizenship and Immigration Services has started approving H-1B visa petitions without the $100,000 fee. This change follows federal cou...
US EAD rule change explained and why an expired work permit could put your job at riskChanges in the Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) policy are set to affect foreign workers depending heavily on these documents. Rene...
EB-5 visa minimum investment threshold set to increase in 2027, impacting aspiring immigrantsThe US EB-5 immigrant investor programme's minimum investment is set to increase on January 1, 2027. Investors in targeted employment areas...
US legal immigration falls by half as visa restrictions reshape entry routes: ExplainedLegal immigration to United States fell sharply in February 2026, with immigrant visa issuances dropping dramatically. The Trump administra...
US immigration fees rise effective today: What Indians applying for work permits and other benefits need to knowStarting today, US immigration fees will increase for certain applications due to inflation adjustments. Indians applying for asylum, Tempo...
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stallOn October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry a...
US Green Card lottery 2027: Judge orders Trump administration to reopen Diversity Visa registration from November 1A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration window...
US proposes ending deference policy for H-1B extensions; Indian workers may face closer scrutinyThe US Department of Homeland Security proposes to eliminate a policy regarding visa extension approvals. Immigration officers may reassess...
US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holdersIn a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work autho...
US green card delays: What options do Indian tech workers have if PERM is suspendedWith the US labour certification process now suspended, Indian technology workers face an uncertain future in their pursuit of permanent re...
PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT wo...
Trump administration’s PERM suspension: Can H-1B workers stay in the US if green card filings are blocked?Indian professionals working at Microsoft and Cognizant may face delays in their green card applications. The suspension affects various st...
Green card woes deepen for Indian tech workersThousands of Indian technology professionals are facing uncertainty regarding their US permanent residency applications. Major technology c...
India slams JD Vance's H-1B remarks, defends Indian workersIndia's external affairs ministry expressed strong disapproval of JD Vance's remarks about H-1B workers, labeling them as deeply offensive....