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ArticleTrump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee leaves Indian IT firms, students, and professionals reeling — companies explore L-1 visas, nearshoring, and remote-first teams as alternatives.
ArticleTCS regains the top spot in H-1B visa approvals with 5,505 in 2025, while Infosys and Cognizant see sharp declines, reflecting changing global hiring strategies.
ArticleIndustry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.
ArticleYou must meet three core conditions for the L1 route to work. The L1 is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to transfer executives or managers from affiliated offices abroad to the US.
ArticleImmigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.
ArticleMore than one million Indian professionals are stuck in US employment-based green card backlogs, facing decades-long waits due to outdated quotas and per-country limits.
ArticleThe Department of Labour has begun deleting H-1B and other visa records older than five years from the Foreign Labour Application Gateway system, raising concerns for applicants and employers.
ArticleThe US Department of Labor has started deleting H-1B and other visa records older than five years, impacting applicants and employers as historical case data becomes unavailable.
ArticleIndian nationals applying for US green cards may need to share social media handles as part of their immigration applications, with authorities reviewing online activity for security risks.
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