US workforce
Republican Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program Despite Trump's Recent Support
Nov 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced plans to introduce legislation that would completely eliminate the H-1B visa program and remove its pathway to citizenship, despite President Trump's recent softened stance on skilled foreign workers. The proposed bill would significantly impact Indian professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B visa holders, with only a temporary exception for medical professionals that would be phased out over ten years.
Indian Companies To Step Up Local US Hirings After H-1B Fee Hike: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 04:06 pm CST
Nasscom said the US clarification that the H-1B visa fee hike will not affect current visa holders and will apply as a one-time fee only to fresh petitions has helped address the immediate ambiguity surrounding eligibility and timelines.
Indian Tech Industry To Enhance Local Skilling, Hiring In US: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 12:16 pm CST
The Indian IT and tech industry is spending more than $1 billion on local upskilling and hiring in the US, and the number of local hires has increased tremendously, the industry's apex body Nasscom said on Monday.