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H-1B visa applications drop after fee hike to $215 per entry
For 2026, H-1B visa filings fell 25%, driven by a higher $215 fee, anti-fraud enforcement, and lingering Trump-era restrictions. U.S.…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary positions, prohibits…
H-1B Visas Blocked as Trump Targets Indian Travel Agents
The U.S. enacted visa bans targeting Indian travel executives linked to illegal immigration, increasing scrutiny of both “donkey routes” and…
H-1B visa debate grows: Is brain drain hurting India’s future?
The H-1B visa sparks ongoing debate on brain drain and national benefit. Despite American gains, India receives economic boosts from…
H-1B visa holders face new uncertainty as tech sector sees more layoffs
Tech sector layoffs in 2025 have sharply impacted H-1B visa workers, forcing USCIS to hold a second lottery after falling…
DOJ Whistleblower Policy expands, raising risks for H-1B visa employers
DOJ’s 2025 expansion of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program targets immigration violations. Whistleblowers reporting improper hiring practices can earn…
H-1B visa demand still strong as USCIS gets 344K registrations for 85K quota
For FY26, USCIS received 343,981 H-1B registrations but only 85,000 can be approved. New anti-fraud and beneficiary-centric reforms dramatically reduced…
Catch and Revoke rule put H-1B and F-1 visa holders at greater risk
The “Catch and Revoke” rule empowers the U.S. government to revoke H-1B and F-1 visas for any offense, including minor…