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New H-1B concern: Immigration authorities seeking home addresses and biometrics
US officials have begun demanding the home addresses and biometrics from H-1B applicants which has become a major point of concern for immigration lawyers
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 01:42 AM IST
Shrey Banerjee
Indian H-1B holder with DUI history reenters US smoothly? Sparks Reddit debate
A DUI history didn't prevent an Indian H-1B visa holder from reentering the US, while Prince Harry faces legal woes from his memoir revealing past drug use.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:11 AM IST
TCS denies bias towards H-1B workers during layoffs in US
The former employees, from non-South Asian ethnic backgrounds, alleged that the company targeted them for layoffs but spared Indian colleagues
Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Arrested for public intoxication, Indian on H-1B visa asks for help
An Indian man, working in the US on an H-1B visa, turned to Reddit for advice after being arrested for public intoxication.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 11:04 AM IST
US visas are 'privilege, not a right': Marco Rubio's message to ‘foreigners’
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said visas are a privilege, not a right, amid Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students and pro-Palestine protests.
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:47 AM IST
As new US immigration rules kick in, a warning for H-1B visa holders
A US judge allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with a plan to make illegal immigrants register with the federal government
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 02:30 PM IST
Big blow for Green card, H-1B hopefuls in May visa bulletin; no relief offered
The US Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for May 2025 and the latest updates are not positive for Indian H-1B and Green card hopefuls
Published on Apr 12, 2025 06:17 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Your Green Card, H-1B approvals are in jeopardy: Avoid THESE social media posts
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has started scanning visa applicants' social media handles under a new proposal
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Why Apple, Amazon, Google are advising H-1B employees to stay in the US
India tops the list of H-1B visa recipients, with around 65,000 granted annually through a lottery system, followed by China and Canada, according to USCIS data
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Bad news for Indian H-1B visa holders? Google, Amazon, Microsoft caution staff
Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have issued a warning to their H1-B Visa staff amid increasing uncertainty around US' new immigrants policies.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Traveling outside the US? Carry THESE documents to avoid trouble
Amidst US' tighter immigration policies and increased checks, non-citizens are advised to carry this essential paperwork to avoid any travel disruptions.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:19 PM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
H-1B lottery results are rolling out: Submitted? Selected? Here’s your next move
H-1B visa applicants can check their status via the USCIS portal, employers, or legal representatives, as notifications are released in phases.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:26 PM IST
Which companies secured the most H-1B visas in 2024? Here's a list
In 2024, USCIS approved 130,000 H-1B visas, with Amazon leading at 9,265. Indian firms like Infosys (8,140) and TCS (5,274) also ranked high.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 10:51 AM IST
H-1B petition FAQs: 5 key things to remember while filling out form I-129
The H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 ended on March 24, 2025. Employers of selected applicants can file full petitions from April 1, 2025.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:22 PM IST
Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’: Now what it means for Indians being deported
The Trump administration's immigration policies have raised concerns among Indian immigrants, following comments about green card rights.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:03 AM IST
H-1B filing: Didn't get USCIS notification by March 31? Here's what you can do
The H1-B registration window for 2026 closed on Monday, March 24
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:33 PM IST
H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown
The H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 closed on March 24, 2025. If registrations exceed the cap, a lottery will select recipients, with results by early April.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:54 AM IST
US immigration attorneys issue travel risk warning for Indian H-1B holders
Despite not being on the US' proposed travel ban list, India has become a more difficult destination to return to due to enhanced checks.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 08:05 PM IST
H-1B visa window closes today: When will it re-open for applicants?
USCIS closes the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap at noon (ET) on Monday
Published on Mar 24, 2025 03:38 PM IST
This company got most H-1B visas approved in 2024. It's not Infosys or TCS
In 2024, according to USCIS data, Indian-origin tech companies secured a fifth of all H-1B visas issued by the US
Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:27 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Why are some Indian H-1B visa and Green Card holders being deported?
Indian H-1B visa and Green Card holders face deportation fears amid U.S. immigration crackdown.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 10:12 AM IST
US visa April bulletin: Interview wait time for Indians to go up | Here's why
The US Department of State released the April 2025 Visa Bulletin, introducing several changes to employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 12:54 PM IST
H1-B visa applications to be deleted starting March 20. What does it mean?
The new H-1B system is said to be implemented by the Donald Trump administration to make the process more transparent and effective.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 12:18 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Shivam Pratap Singh
H-1B visa: US warns businesses against preferring migrant workers
A federal agency called the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was tasked with investigating the matter and safeguarding jobs for US workers.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Trump on 'gold card' visa: ‘US firms can now hire Indians under new programme'
Donald Trump, during his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, said he hoped the gold cards would “sell like crazy”.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 12:40 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Donald Trump’s $5 million 'gold card' visa: What it means for Indian nationals
Donald Trump unveiled plans for $5 million gold card visa, replacing EB-5 visa. The initiative has raised concerns among Indians waiting for green cards.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 01:39 PM IST
TCS faces visa fraud allegations amid Trump-era scrutiny: Report
Former TCS employees filed lawsuits alleging the company exploited the L-1A visa system. Claims include falsifying job titles to secure visas.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 10:03 AM IST
H-1B visa registration to start on March 7 with massive fee hike | Details
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will receive more than 85,000 H-1B visa registrations, as per reports
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 10:47 PM IST
Vivek Ramaswamy's exit from Musk-led DOGE was over his H-1b visa remarks: Report
Vivek Ramaswamy resigned from DOGE just 69 days after he was appointed.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 02:20 AM IST
Donald Trump on H-1B visa: ‘I don’t want to stop, need competent people'
Trump stated that he supported H1-B visas for “competent” people not only in the tech industry but also for other jobs such as “high-quality waiters”
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 03:56 PM IST