H-1B visa restrictions
Trump Administration's New Visa Ban Targets Content Moderators and Tech Workers: Impact on Indian H-1B Applicants
Dec 07, 2025 03:19 pm CST
The Trump administration has implemented new visa restrictions targeting professionals in fact-checking, content moderation, and online safety roles. This policy change disproportionately affects tech workers from India applying for H-1B visas, as officials are instructed to deny entry to anyone involved in what the administration describes as "censorship" of protected expression in the United States.
Breaking Barriers: Ghazala Hashmi Makes History as Virginia's First Muslim and South Asian American Statewide Official
Nov 20, 2025 07:15 pm CST
Ghazala Hashmi, born in Hyderabad, has made American political history as Virginia's first Muslim woman and South Asian American elected to statewide office. In an exclusive interview, she discusses her journey from educator to politician, her commitment to education, healthcare, and immigration reform, and her response to Trump-era policies. Inspired by her Indian heritage and driven by a desire to protect marginalized communities, Hashmi shares her vision for inclusive leadership and empowering future generations.
Florida Bans H-1B Visa Hiring at Universities to Promote American Graduate Employment
Oct 30, 2025 09:01 am CST
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida universities to stop hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas and prioritize qualified American graduates instead. The policy aims to address what DeSantis calls "H-1B abuse" in higher education institutions and ensure taxpayer-funded universities serve the American workforce first. Additionally, the state has cancelled or repurposed over $33 million in DEI-related grants.