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ArticleThe Department of Labour has begun deleting H-1B and other visa records older than five years from the Foreign Labour Application Gateway system, raising concerns for applicants and employers.
ArticleThe US Department of Labor has started deleting H-1B and other visa records older than five years, impacting applicants and employers as historical case data becomes unavailable.
MediaAs the Trump administration prepares to return, the H-1B visa faces renewed scrutiny. While MAGA supporters push for 'America First' restrictions, tech leaders like Elon Musk call for openness to global talent — a debate with major implications for Indian professionals.
ArticleIndian nationals applying for US green cards may need to share social media handles as part of their immigration applications, with authorities reviewing online activity for security risks.
ArticleA federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship, offering relief to Indian H-1B and L-1 visa holders awaiting green cards.
ArticleA US federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s executive order restricting automatic birthright citizenship, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional,' providing relief to Indian tech professionals and families.
ArticleThe U.S. extends automatic work permit renewal to 540 days for H-4 and L-2 visa holders, easing delays for spouses of H-1B and L-1 workers.
ArticleThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security extends automatic work permit renewals for H-4 and L-2 visa holders from 180 to 540 days, effective January 13, 2025.
ArticleH-1B visa approvals dropped across major US employers in 2024, with Amazon, Infosys, and TCS reporting significant declines amid global, economic, and policy shifts.
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