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Trump administration plans major H‑1B overhaul: ‘Time to hire American’

OIRA approved a proposed H-1B wage-based selection rule on August 8, 2025, to replace the lottery, prioritizing registrations by offered…

DeSantis Says H‑1B Visa Harms U.S. Jobs, Benefits India Instead

The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective Jan 17, 2025) clarifies specialty-occupation standards, expands cap-gap protections, mandates the 01/17/25 I-129 form, and…

August–October 2025 Guide: U.S. Visa Changes Indian Applicants Must Know

New rules (Aug–Oct 2025) require in-person passport pickup for adults, hard-copy consent for minors, restrict Dropbox renewals, and impose a…

Uber Boosts H‑1B Hiring With Top Roles Paying Over $350,000

Uber boosted H‑1B filings to nearly 500 by mid‑2025 (up 43% year‑over‑year) and advertised almost 800 roles in August, prioritizing…

Netizens Urge End to H‑1B After Indian Envoy’s Russian Oil Comment

The H-1B remains active as of August 26, 2025; the FY2026 cap is filled and no second lottery will occur.…

Trump team plots H‑1B overhaul and green card shake‑up — what Indians face

OIRA cleared a rule on August 13, 2025, to end the H-1B lottery and rank applications by wage, U.S. advanced…

Walmart Says Probe, Terminations Not Linked to H‑1B Visa Workers

Walmart said on August 26, 2025 it terminated one vendor and a few US-based employees after an internal review, and…

New USCIS Rule Threatens H‑1B Dependents’ Education and Status

Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS requires Final Action Dates to calculate CSPA age, reversing 2023 Dates for Filing guidance. The…