Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Sacked H-1B staff asked to do more B-2 paperworkTech giants such as Amazon, Oracle, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees in the past few months, and a large number of the affecte...
20 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration lawIndian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authoriz...
19 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor after Trump's endorsementOhio voters have chosen their candidates for key November elections. Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face Dr. Amy Acton for governor. Sena...
06 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Laid off months apart from US jobs and no options, Indian techie couple on H-1B and H-4 visas have to return home. They get advice on how to restart their careersAn Indian tech couple on H-1B and H-4 visas faced sudden job loss, triggering a tight immigration deadline. With no immediate visa extensio...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Oracle job cuts hit H-1B workers: Six ways to stay in the US after losing your jobTech giant Oracle is implementing fresh layoffs, channeling funds into AI infrastructure. This move impacts H-1B workers, who typically rec...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Oman extends grace period for immigrants in irregular status until December 31Oman has extended its grace period for foreign nationals in irregular immigration status until December 31, 2025. This initiative allows in...
04 Dec, 2025, 08.39 PM IST
H-1B workers in US are receiving “notices to appear” despite 60-day grace rule post-layoffA concerning trend has emerged where laid-off H-1B workers in the U.S. are receiving deportation notices, even within their permitted 60-da...
08 Aug, 2025, 05.07 PM IST
Laid-off H-1B workers face deportation notices despite 60-day grace periodMany H-1B visa holders in America are facing deportation. These people lost their jobs. They are within the 60-day grace period. But they a...
24 Jul, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
USCIS announces grace period for new immigration forms, including Green Card applicationsUSCIS has provided a period for older versions of immigration forms following a lawsuit. Forms affected include green card and naturalizati...
11 Mar, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
US issues new guidelines on OPT eligibility, grace periods, and study abroad for international STEM studentsThe USCIS has issued new guidelines for F and M nonimmigrant students regarding STEM OPT extensions. The revisions cover online study allow...
29 Aug, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
US tech layoffs: How many times can you use the H-1B visa grace period? 6 tips to followTech sector layoffs in the US and Silicon Valley are leaving foreign workers on H-1B visas in a difficult position. If they can't find new ...
15 May, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
Wrong to assume fired H-1B holders must leave within 60 days, multiple options available, says USCIS directorIn a letter to the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, USCIS Director Ur M Jaddou said, "When non-immigrant workers are laid ...
28 Mar, 2023, 08.01 AM IST
US Presidential advisory panel recommends extending H-1B visa's grace periodThe US Presidential sub-committee has advised that the federal government extend the grace period for thousands of retrenched H-1B workers ...
15 Mar, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
US presidential advisory panel recommends to extend grace period for H1-B workers to 180 daysH1-B visa holders face significant consequences when they are laid off from their jobs. After termination, they have a 60-day grace period ...
15 Mar, 2023, 08.08 AM IST
UK offers grace period for visa extensions until end AugustThe extension, initially announced until May 31 and then extended to July 31, has been extended by another month and will apply to anyone w...
30 Jul, 2020, 07.06 PM IST