The US Homeland Security Department will expand existing $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 fees to qualifying visa extension petitions from September 9. The move could raise immigration costs for employers, indirectly affecting Indian technology professionals and other foreign workers
New findings from LinkedIn show rising caution among Indian job seekers, with 82% checking for scams before applying. However, Gen Z professionals remain vulnerable, prompting LinkedIn to introduce stronger verification, detection and safety measures across its platform.
Indians in the United States are voicing concern over alleged H-1B visa fraud involving ghost offices, fake credentials, and fraudulent staffing firms. Texas authorities, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott, have launched investigations and frozen new petitions.
Introduced by Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, the Bill seeks to amend the 'Immigration and Nationality Act' to eliminate the H-1B visa programme, and for other purposes. The Bill has been referred to the committee on Judiciary, and in addition to committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.
Over 30 Indian-origin professionals were honoured in the UK’s 2025 New Year Honours. Awards ranged from CBEs, OBEs, and MBEs to BEMs, recognising achievements in literature, enterprise, community service, health, education, sports, and philanthropy.
After US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, the Indian Embassy in Washington issued an emergency helpline for nationals. The MEA expressed concern over financial and humanitarian consequences of the move.
US tech firms like Microsoft have urged H-1B and H-4 visa holders abroad to return before the September 21 deadline when the $100,000 annual fee takes effect. The rule could increase costs and impact Indian professionals in US tech companies.
Unlike his first term, Trump now commands complete loyalty from the ranks of the Republican Party who are eager to implement his agenda without hesitation
LinkedIn survey showed that two in five professionals are experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to Covid, and as the pandemic took hold only one in five professionals were offered more time off for well-being
