Techie returns from US to India with Rs 37 LPA job but is not happy: 'I deeply miss...'An Indian software specialist, after enduring a toxic US workplace and a grueling H1B visa process, chose to return to India despite his PE...
27 Feb, 2026, 11.32 AM 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
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
US worker job losses in the computer field drive push for $100,000 H-1B visa feeKevin Lynn's long-standing advocacy against U.S. companies relying on foreign white-collar workers recently gained significant traction, cu...
06 Oct, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
The fuel behind Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Lost US tech jobsKevin Lynn's advocacy against US firms relying on foreign white-collar workers recently gained significant public attention. This surge in ...
04 Oct, 2025, 11.54 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
Layoff season continues as 219 tech firms sack over 68,000 employees in JanuaryThe layoff season continued to hit the tech world in 2023 with some big names like Microsoft and Google joining the list. More than 3,400 t...
29 Jan, 2023, 10.46 AM 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
NRI Helpdesk: Are L-1B visa holders eligible to work remotely?For our NRI readers, we have started an immigration helpdesk. Write to us at nri.economictimes@gmail.com and our team of experts will addre...
28 Nov, 2021, 04.27 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
Does visa processing stop in the event of government shutdowns?In a partial shutdown, only 'essential' government workers continue their jobs. Others are furloughed. Based upon the law, policy, and our ...
30 Sep, 2021, 12.21 PM 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
Over 8,00,000 Indian nationals in green card backlog in USIndian employer-sponsored applicants face an eight-decade wait for green cards, and nearly 200,000 will die before they can even theoretica...
24 Nov, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Paul Dupuis appointed as new CEO of Randstad IndiaDupuis, a global leader, comes with over 24 years of professional expertise and experience in Asia across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong & Kor...
11 May, 2017, 05.34 PM IST