Indian workers
Celebrating Diwali Away from Home: How Singapore Embraces Migrant Workers During the Festival of Lights
Oct 20, 2025 01:43 pm CST
Singapore demonstrates cultural inclusivity by hosting special Diwali celebrations for thousands of migrant workers from India. Events at Gardens by the Bay and Little India feature traditional ceremonies, food, and care packages, with initiatives like Krsna's Free Meals serving 5,000+ workers. These community efforts recognize migrant contributions while providing comfort to those far from home during an important cultural festival.
H-1B Visa Processing Halted Due to US Government Shutdown: Impact on Indian Tech Workers
Oct 02, 2025 01:43 am CST
The US government shutdown has suspended H-1B visa processing, affecting thousands of tech workers from India. Immigration attorney Nicole Gunara explains that without Department of Labor operations, new applications and transfers cannot proceed until funding is restored. This comes after recent policy changes including a fee increase to $100,000 and proposed reforms to the selection process favoring higher-wage workers.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
All About Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul That Has Sparked Confusion, Fear
Sep 23, 2025 03:11 am CST
The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.