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Scrap H-1B visa exception: Republicans introduce new bill for prioritizing Americans in universities, ending ‘backdoor hiring’

Republican lawmakers introduce a new proposal to end H-1B exception for higher education staff. Amid ongoing aspersions against the H-1B visa program, a new Republican proposal was introduced by Rep Tom Tiffany and Rep Andrew Clyde proposing to scrap the H-1B visa exception for higher education staff. Currently, there is a 65,000-person cap for the […]

‘Makes no sense’: JD Vance gives H-1B warning to Microsoft, Indians say he’s not revealing that….

JD Vance issued a stern H-1B warning and slammed companies like Microsoft for laying off people while continuing overseas hiring. Vice president JD Vance slammed US companies prioritizing H-1Bs instead of giving jobs to Americans and said he does not believe in the bulls**t story that these companies can’t find workers in America. Speaking at […]

H-1B wage levels: What will change in the new US immigration rules that will end visa lottery?

The proposed H-1B rule will be bad news for international graduates and senior American employees. The US administration is planning to bring in a new H-1B rule which will give weightage to wage level instead of the random lottery that takes place now when H-1B registration exceed the annual limit of 65,000 plus the additional […]

H-1B visa: US considering ‘weighted selection process’ for hiring foreigners, DHS drafting new rule

No lottery for H-1B? New rule may add weightage on the wage offered for a position. The Donald Trump administration is considering introducing a new process for H-1B hiring under the capped part of the system. The Department of Homeland Security sent the proposal to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for […]

H-1B cap limit for 2026 already reached: What does this mean for Indians?

USCIS announced that it reached the H-1B cap for FY 2026. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 18 that it received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2026. The […]

‘Was shocked how much less…’: Viral post on H-1B salary says it’s not just a scam

An X post on H-1B salary goes viral as it claims Americans on the same post earn 40% more. A post on X went viral as it revealed how H-1B visa program is not just a scam happening with US workers but also an exploration of foreign workers who would do anything to stay in […]

You may lose your job anytime: Viral Reddit post says H-1B visa holders should not buy a house in US

A post went viral on Reddit starting a debate on whether H-1B visa holders should consider buying a house in the US. A Reddit post went viral as it offered some advice to the H-1B visa holders in the US, asking them to stay away from buying a property in the US. The post said […]

US hikes H-1B visa fee: $250 security deposit made mandatory for tourists too

US hikes visa fees for all categories including students, business, H-1B, tourists. From 2026, students, tourists, and even asylum seekers will have to pay more as Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill which is now an Act introduced several new provisions for visa. According to the new rule, this mandatory fee would apply to “any […]

‘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 […]