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H-1B petition FAQs: 5 key things to remember while filling out form I-129

The H-1B visa registration for Fiscal Year 2026 ended on March 24, 2025. Go through the most recent Form I-129 requirements: USCIS policies and forms are subject to change, so always check the latest edition on the USCIS website. Labor Condition Application : For H-1B petitions, employers must secure a certified LCA from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing …

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Trump admin pauses some green card applications: How will this affect Indian immigrants?

Hindustan Times

The Trump administration has reportedly paused some green card applications. Trump admin pauses some green card applications: How will this affect Indian immigrants? they would send your application back and say, ‘Well, you didn’t fill in your middle name portion,’” Collins said, adding that USCIS might even check social media, “things they probably already vet, but asking for another set …

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3 days ago

H-1B filing: Didn't get USCIS notification by March 31? Here's what you can do

Hindustan Times

The H1-B registration window for 2026 closed on Monday, March 24. The H-1B registration window closed on March 24 For cap-subject H-1B petitions, employers must first register electronically during a designated period. If selected in the lottery, USCIS notifies petitioners by March 31, allowing them to file Form I-129 within a 90-day window. If you’re not notified by March 31, …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Attention Indian green card holders! Here’s how Trump’s new social media policy may affect you

Firstpost

A new proposal from US President Donald Trump’s administration may soon require green card holders in America to disclose their social media accounts. A new proposal from US President Donald Trump’s administration could soon require green card holders living in America to disclose their social media accounts. How Trump’s social media policy could impact green card holders As part of …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Expert warns Green Card holders with asylum status not to ‘travel back…’

Hindustan Times

Recently, in the United States, several Indian citizens who normally hold H-1B visas and Green Cards were deported unexpectedly from the country or were detained in another immigration-related case, forcing the people to raise their voices against the immigration policies of the Donald Trump government. Immigration attorneys warn that returning to their home country could jeopardize asylum status, potentially leading …

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H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown

Hindustan Times

The initial H-1B visa registration for Fiscal Year 2026 officially closed on March 24, 2025. USCIS may conduct additional lottery rounds if cap slots remain open, so applicants should monitor their USCIS accounts for updates. USCIS tightens rules for H-1B lottery system Interestingly, the dramatic increase in registration fees is one of the most notable changes in this year’s H-1B …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

Marriage fraud for Green Card? USCIS warns of severe penalties amid Trump's immigration crackdown

Hindustan Times

Amidst Trump administration's multifaceted war on illegal immigration, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services is now targetting immigrants who take a short route to the American dream to marry a US citizen in order to obtain a Green Card benefits. “Marriage fraud damages the reliability of our immigration system,” the USCIS stated on X. Notably, the USCIS closely examines marriage-based …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

US H-1B visa registration for 2026 ends today: Step-by-step guide on process

Hindustan Times

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will close the initial registration of H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2026 on Monday, March 24. According to the US Department of Labour, “The H-1B program applies to employers seeking to hire non-immigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. A specialty occupation is …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Indian tech firms bag 20% H-1B visas issued by the US in 2024. Details inside

India Today

According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services data, Amazon now leads the industry in employing foreign workers for skilled H-1B Visas, edging out traditional Indian outsourcing firms like Infosys and Tata. INDIAN TECH FIRMS MAINTAIN STRONG PRESENCE With other Indian-origin tech companies, Infosys has significantly contributed to the program. Throughout April and September 2024, the Indian technology sector …

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1 week, 1 day ago

H-1B visa to undergo massive changes from today: Here are tips for last-minute preparations

Hindustan Times

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security are introducing several changes to its popular H-1B visa programme, starting Thursday. The Foreign Labor Access Gateway, which allows American employers to hire nonimmigrant workers, will start deleting old applications, the Financial Times reported. Beginning Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security and US Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement …

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1 week, 1 day ago

H-1B visa applications to be deleted starting March 20. What does it mean for applicants?

Hindustan Times

The H-1B visa programme is undergoing significant changes from Thursday, March 20, with Foreign Labor Access Gateway deleting old applications and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services implementing a new system for the process. The H-1B visa system is a major route for foreign skilled workers looking to find work in the country. According to a report by the Financial …

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3 weeks ago

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details

India TV News

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details The most sought-after H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. H-1B visa registration: The much-anticipated H-1B visa registration for the fiscal year 2026 is set to open on Friday …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Seeking US green card? How your social media activity could hamper your chances

Firstpost

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed to collect information on social media accounts of people applying to enter the US. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the federal agency that oversees legal migration, has proposed to demand social media accounts of people applying for green cards. What is actually considered social media and how many different platforms there …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow

NPR

As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow toggle caption Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration is taking the novel step of turning to other agencies to quickly bolster its immigration enforcement workforce as it prioritizes arrests and deportation. "U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement recognizes the importance of its relationships with its law enforcement partners …

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1 month ago

Trump's ‘gold card’ to replace EB-5 Visa? What we know

Hindustan Times

US President Donald Trump introduced a new "gold card" that immigrants can purchase for $5 million, calling it a "pathway to U.S. Trump proposed the "gold card" as an alternative to the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. "We are going to be selling a gold card," Trump said as he signed executive orders alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in …

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1 month ago

Trump administration plans to require undocumented immigrants to join registry or face jail, fines

LA Times

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents transfer an immigrant after an early morning raid in Duarte in 2022. “No alien will have an excuse for failure to comply with this law,” the announcement states, noting that the registry is not a form of legal status and does not establish employment authorization. “I would just encourage all of us to imagine …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees in effort to cut federal workforce

Live Mint

The Donald Trump administration on Friday took action to fire over 400 employees at the Department of Homeland Security as part of a broader initiative to slash the federal workforce. As reported by CBS News, DHS officials stated that hundreds of employees were dismissed across various agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

H-1B initial registration period to commence on March 7, 2025: USCIS

The Hindu

“The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for the fiscal year 2026 will commence on March 7, 2025 and close on March 24, 2025,” a federal agency has said. Republican party supporters and Donald Trump’s team disagree on H1B immigration debate “The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

H-1B cap registration to begin from March 7 with higher fees. New rules

India Today

Starting this year, interested employers can begin registering for an H-1B visa cap lottery on March 7, 2025 that will run until March 24, 2025, and is set to include employment from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. REGISTRATION FEE TO BE INCREASED An interesting shift concerning payment that many employers have had to adjust to is the new …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals

NPR

Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images President Trump returns to a larger Department of Homeland Security than he had during his first term. "That's one of the biggest problems that has plagued all immigration agencies for as long as I've been in the government," said Michael Knowles, executive vice …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Major Overhaul to H-1B Visa Programme: Key Changes for Indian Professionals

Deccan Chronicle

The U.S. government has introduced significant reforms to the H-1B visa programme, with new rules taking effect from January 17. These updates, part of one of the final immigration policy changes under President Joe Biden's administration, aim to modernize the program, enhance fairness, and improve efficiency in hiring foreign professionals.With Indian nationals making up 72.3% of the 386,000 H-1B visas …

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2 months, 1 week ago

US to implement final rule to modernise H-1B visas on Jan 17 to fill jobs faster

India Today

The US Department of Homeland Security will implement a final rule to modernise and improve the efficiency of the H-1B visa programme three days before Trump's swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2025. This rule, which takes effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, aims to enhance the requirements for the H-1B non-immigrant visa programme, enabling US companies to fill critical job …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

H1-B Visa: From faster processing to simpler F1 transitions

Live Mint

H-1B Visa: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's fresh updates to the H-1B visa program will come into effect from January 17, 2025. The updates, part of the H-1B Modernisation Final Rule, have been designed to simplify the hiring process for highly skilled foreign professionals and increase the flexibility to allow employers to retain talented workers, a department release informed. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week

Hindustan Times

The United States is set to implement a modernised version of the H-1B visa programme, effective January 17, 2025. Enhancing competitiveness and flexibility “These improvements to the programme provide employers with greater flexibility to hire global talent, boost our economic competitiveness, and allow highly skilled workers to continue advancing American innovation,” Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security according to …

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H-1B petition FAQs: 5 key things to remember while filling out form I-129

Trump admin pauses some green card applications: How will this affect Indian immigrants?

H-1B filing: Didn't get USCIS notification by March 31? Here's what you can do

Attention Indian green card holders! Here’s how Trump’s new social media policy may affect you

Expert warns Green Card holders with asylum status not to ‘travel back…’

H-1B petition filing starts: When is the deadline? Here's a quick rundown

Marriage fraud for Green Card? USCIS warns of severe penalties amid Trump's immigration crackdown

US H-1B visa registration for 2026 ends today: Step-by-step guide on process

Indian tech firms bag 20% H-1B visas issued by the US in 2024. Details inside

H-1B visa to undergo massive changes from today: Here are tips for last-minute preparations

H-1B visa applications to be deleted starting March 20. What does it mean for applicants?

H-1B visa registration for FY 2026 opens today: Check fees, deadlines and other key details

Seeking US green card? How your social media activity could hamper your chances

As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow

Trump's ‘gold card’ to replace EB-5 Visa? What we know

Trump administration plans to require undocumented immigrants to join registry or face jail, fines

Donald Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees in effort to cut federal workforce

H-1B initial registration period to commence on March 7, 2025: USCIS

H-1B cap registration to begin from March 7 with higher fees. New rules

Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals

Major Overhaul to H-1B Visa Programme: Key Changes for Indian Professionals

US to implement final rule to modernise H-1B visas on Jan 17 to fill jobs faster

H1-B Visa: From faster processing to simpler F1 transitions

H-1B Visa new rules: 10 key updates to know as 2025 registration opens next week