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73% of H-1Bs Go to India, 2025 Policy Shifts Prompt Scrutiny

FY2025 H‑1B saw 423,028 registrations for 85,000 slots (~20% chance). Indians received ~73% of approvals, driven by applicant supply. A…

What the Changing Visa Landscape Means for Indians in America

Indian students and workers form a large, growing presence in the U.S.—71% of FY2024 H‑1B approvals and 331,602 students in…

Is the H-1B Pipeline Rigged as India Tops 71% in 2024

Data show India received about 73.7% of H-1B approvals (2020–2023) and ~71% in 2024. Critics cite a "pipeline issue" favoring…

Beyond H-1B: Updated Pathways for Indian Students in the U.S.

OPT (12 months) and STEM OPT (24-month extension) remain active in 2025, offering up to 36 months of work authorization;…

India Captures About 73–74% of H-1B Approvals in 2025 Trends

In FY2025 India received about 73–74% of H-1B approvals amid 343,981 registrations and a 21.8% selection rate. The January 17,…

Tesla Faces Class-Action Over Alleged H-1B Hiring Preference Practices

A September 2025 federal suit alleges Tesla prioritized H-1B workers over U.S. citizens, citing ~1,355 H-1B hires in 2024 and…

56% Drop in H-1B Sponsorship by Indian IT Firms Over Eight Years

NFAP data reveal a 56% fall in initial H-1B filings by seven major Indian IT firms from 2015 to 2022–23,…

Moore’s H-1B Amendment: Implications for U.S. STEM Workers

The Riley Moore amendment (Aug 2025) orders USDOL to probe H‑1B abuse and a potential false STEM shortage; a 2025…