US technology sector
Sundar Pichai Defends H-1B Visa Program: "Immigrants' Contribution to US Tech Sector is Phenomenal"
Nov 19, 2025 11:11 pm CST
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, who began his U.S. journey as an international student before becoming a tech leader, has praised the crucial role immigrants play in America's technology innovation. As debates intensify around potential H-1B visa restrictions, Pichai emphasizes the program's importance while acknowledging ongoing government efforts to address its shortcomings, highlighting the significant impact of immigrant professionals—particularly from India—who make up over 70% of H-1B visa holders.
US Lawmakers Propose Major Reforms to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs Targeting "Loopholes" and Fee Structures
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Three US senators have introduced significant legislation to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programs, targeting alleged loopholes exploited by employers. The bipartisan efforts aim to raise wage standards, mandate public job postings, and implement a wage-based selection process replacing the lottery system. With Indians comprising 71% of H-1B recipients, these changes could profoundly impact Indian IT companies and professionals while reshaping skilled immigration to the United States.