H1B News Archives

‘Employer backs out of promised H-1B sponsorship’: Redditor says company signed agreement of support, but refused later

Redditor says company promised H-1B sponsorship but is now refusing to support petition. A Reddit user on the r/h1b community has sparked widespread concern after revealing that their employer abruptly withdrew an H-1B visa sponsorship, despite a signed agreement guaranteeing support. The post, which quickly gained traction, detailed the user’s experience with with a European […]

‘Not Canada’: H-1B Redditor says US company not sponsoring green card, gave 1 year time to look for job

Redditor says company refuses to sponsor for green card, asks whether it would be better to move to Canada. While Canada offers comparatively easy permanent residency, the job market for Indians in Canada is tough, social media users told an H-1B Redditor who sought advice for a sticky situation in the US. The person explained […]

‘If AI is the reason…’: Viral post asks why companies are still asking for H-1Bs

A viral post claimed companies which are laying off are still looking for H-1Bs to hire. Amid a major layoff being announced by US companies, a post has gone viral which shows that Microsoft, one of the 10 companies employing foreign labor, sought 14,181 H-1Bs. The post shared the H-1B requirements of other companies, including […]

Viral post claims 3 H-1B visa holders were denied entry to US for staying in India over 60 days

A viral post claimed 3 H-1B visa holders were denied entry to the US as they spent over 60 days in India. A viral social media post claimed that three Indian nationals reportedly were denied entry to the US after they flouted the rules and stayed in India for over 60 days. A message posted […]

‘Silicon Valley would become Stupid Valley’: MAGA activist schooled for demanding reservation for US citizens in tech jobs

A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist said Silicon Valley should be legally reserved for US citizens. A MAGA activist […]

‘Endless H-1B stamping cycles’: Reddit user wants to move to India after 15 years

A Reddit user who spent 15 years in the US shared the pitfalls of being an H-1B visa holder. While US tech workers are raging against H-1B visa holders for stealing their jobs, a Reddit post of a H-1B visa holder has grabbed the attention as the person sought advice on moving back to India […]

‘H1-B scam decoded’: X post slams Costco for their bias for foreign labor

A post on X slammed Costco for its obvious bias for H-1B workers. A job posting for Costco, the retail chain, has gone viral as social media users pointed that US companies are now not even hiding that they want H-1Bs over Americans, as that is cheaper for them. “If hired, you will be required […]

Indian tech entrepreneur Nagendra Dhanakeerthi recounts final hurdle before getting O-1A visa: ‘Why do you think you are extraordinary?’

Indian tech entrepreneur Nagendra Dhanakeerthi recounts his story of getting an extraordinary category visa to US. Indian tech entrepreneur Nagendra Dhanakeerthi has recently relocated to California on an O-1A visa which is reserved for “extraordinary” people in their fields. His relocation comes amid the Donald Trump administration’s stricter rules for foreign nationals and a brewing […]

‘Next Victory: H-1B scam’: MAGA now rallies behind Steve Bannon after China visa crackdown

US crackdown on Chinese students’ visa is seen as a victory of the Bannon camp. Donald Trump’s former aide Steve Bannon shot to the centerstage Friday as the Trump administration’s recent visa decisions were seen as a victory of the Bannon camp. Bannon, an avid hater of the H-1B visa programs that allows US companies […]

JD Vance speaks up amid H-1B row: ‘This idea that American citizens don’t have talent to do great things…’

JD Vance said what he thinks about foreign students in US. Vice President JD Vance broke his silence amid the ongoing H-1B row and the controversy over the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on universities. In an interview with the Newsmax, Vance dismissed criticisms that the crackdown will lead to an academic brain drain in the […]