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H-1B Visa

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa in the United States. It allows companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These roles typically require a higher education degree. The visa is popular among Indian professionals. It facilitates skilled migration and contributes to the US economy. However, it has faced criticism for potential abuse and job displacement.

H-1B Visa Pause Proposed In US

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa of the United States that allows employers to hire foreign professionals in speciality occupations. On 22 April 2026, Republican Representative...

 April 25, 2026

End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026: New US Bill on H-1B Visa Rules

The United States House of Representatives saw the introduction of the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 on 22 April 2026. The bill concerns the H-1B nonimmigrant...

 April 24, 2026

H-1B Visas and America’s Culture War

Nearly a year into Donald Trump’s second term, the H-1B visa program has undergone a fundamental transformation. It has shifted from a technical labor policy debate to a...

 January 1, 2026

US H-1B Shake-up and Indian Talent

The United States is preparing for a major overhaul of its H-1B work visa regime, a move that could disproportionately affect applicants from India. By scrapping the lottery-based...

 December 25, 2025

Impact of US Visa Policies on Global Workforce

The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire skilled non-immigrant workers. This program is critical for filling gaps in the American workforce. It specifically targets occupations requiring...

 November 7, 2024

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