Trump administration formally proposes scrapping 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B workersThe Trump administration has proposed scrapping the 60-day grace period that gives H-1B and several other foreign workers time to find a ne...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
US court restores automatic H-4 EAD extensions for seven spouses; relief limitedA US court overturned a rule ending H-4 EAD automatic extensions for seven individuals. This ruling does not apply nationwide, requiring ot...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Trump administration’s $100,000 OPT fee proposal clears White House review: What Indian students need to knowA proposed $100,000 fee could impact international students' work opportunities in the US. This significant charge might affect students an...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Trump proposes to end 60-day H-1B grace period: What that means for Indian tech workersThe Trump administration has put forward a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period previously established for foreign workers. Under ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it comingIndian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major India...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Cognizant’s US green-card filings suspended amid fraud probe: What it means for employeesCognizant’s US green-card labour certification filings have been suspended amid a federal fraud investigation, according to Labor Departmen...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and trainingPresident Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Dep...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
H-1B fee hike: Trump plan could push cost above $200,000A proposed $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions could raise sponsorship costs significantly. Indian professionals, who dominate H-1B approvals, ...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
US cracks down on H-1B wage manipulation in three statesUSCIS has flagged three H-1B cases involving alleged job misclassification and understated requirements that could have resulted in lower w...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?Recent proposals from the US administration indicate a sharp rise in H-1B visa fees, which could challenge employers, especially in tech an...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Trump’s H-1B fee bombshell: Why employers do not have to pay $103,265 yetThe US has proposed a $103,265 fee for new cap-subject H-1B petitions, but employers do not have to pay it yet. This explainer breaks down ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Trump’s new H-1B fee could make it harder for foreign students to stay in US after graduationThe Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on employers filing new cap-subject H-1B petitions, including for foreign students alr...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train AmericansUS Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies shoul...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
H-1B visa fees likely to be increased to more than $100,000 by US govt. Who will be affected?The Trump administration is proposing a $103,265 fee for H-1B petitions for workers hired within the US, adding a major cost for employers ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
US moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to raise the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
H-1B visa fees back in focus as Trump administration advances new ruleThe Trump administration is moving closer to unveiling new H-1B petition fee rules after a DHS proposal cleared White House review. The det...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST