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'Need Texans First': Texas Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year.
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No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
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India-US Trade Deal Soon? S Jaishankar's "Extremely Judicious" Response
A trade deal between India and the US could become a reality soon, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, warning that in diplomacy a turnaround is always possible.
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Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
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White House Defends Trump's H-1B Stance Calls It "Nuanced, Common-Sense"
The White House defended US President Donald Trump's views on the H-1B visas, saying that he has a "nuanced and common-sense opinion on this issue."
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Foreigner In South Korea Claims She Was Fired For Requesting 8-Day Leave: "People Walk All Over You"
In an Instagram video, Rebecca said she had been experiencing a difficult work environment, including long hours, low pay, and constant pressure from her boss.
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"Bill To Complete End H-1B Visa Programme Soon": US Lawmaker
Republicans continue to target the H-1B visa even after US President Donald Trump defended the non-immigrant programme that allows employers in the United States to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
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"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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'US Doesn't Have Enough Talent': Trump Defends H-1B Visa Plan After Fee Hike
US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on his administration's aggressive immigration reforms, saying America needs to bring in foreign talent for certain fields.
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Canada Plans To Poach H-1B Visa Holders, Skilled Workers Amid US Immigration Crackdown
Canada is planning to reduce admissions of foreign students, including Indians, by 25-32 per cent starting next year, while creating special entry pathways for thousands of top international researchers and H-1B visa holders from the United States.
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Florida Universities Ban H-1B Visa Hiring To Prioritise American Graduates
In a move aimed at cracking down on H-1B visa abuse in higher education, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered institutions in the state to hire Americans to fill university jobs and end the practice of importing foreign workers on work visas.
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All About Kafala Labour System Scrapped By Saudi That Affected 2.3 Million Indians
Saudi Arabia this month confirmed it had abolished the controversial 50-year-old kafala labour sponsorship system reviled as 'modern-day slavery', allowing employers - called kafeel - inhuman levels of control over employees.
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North Korea Holds Military Parade To Celebrate Ruling Party's 80th Anniversary
North Korea has held a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, with high-level foreign guests in attendance, state media said Saturday.
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3 US Lawmakers And 2 Proposed Changes To H-1B, L-1 Visa Programmes
The United States continued tightening rules for the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes Monday after three senators introduced two separate pieces of legislation to target "loopholes" used by for- and non-profit employers.
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'Need Texans First': Texas Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year.
-
No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Work Visas
The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new weighted approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
-
Google To Resume Green Card Sponsorship For H-1B Holders In 2026: Eligibility Details Inside
Google plans to expand its PERM green card sponsorship program in 2026, setting clear eligibility rules tied to job role, office presence, and employee performance.
-
India-US Trade Deal Soon? S Jaishankar's "Extremely Judicious" Response
A trade deal between India and the US could become a reality soon, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, warning that in diplomacy a turnaround is always possible.
-
Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
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White House Defends Trump's H-1B Stance Calls It "Nuanced, Common-Sense"
The White House defended US President Donald Trump's views on the H-1B visas, saying that he has a "nuanced and common-sense opinion on this issue."
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Foreigner In South Korea Claims She Was Fired For Requesting 8-Day Leave: "People Walk All Over You"
In an Instagram video, Rebecca said she had been experiencing a difficult work environment, including long hours, low pay, and constant pressure from her boss.
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"Bill To Complete End H-1B Visa Programme Soon": US Lawmaker
Republicans continue to target the H-1B visa even after US President Donald Trump defended the non-immigrant programme that allows employers in the United States to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
-
"Come To US, Train Americans, Go Home": Team Trump's New H-1B Visa Approach
US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to the United States to train Americans for high-skilled jobs, rather than long-term dependency on overseas labour, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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'US Doesn't Have Enough Talent': Trump Defends H-1B Visa Plan After Fee Hike
US President Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on his administration's aggressive immigration reforms, saying America needs to bring in foreign talent for certain fields.
-
Canada Plans To Poach H-1B Visa Holders, Skilled Workers Amid US Immigration Crackdown
Canada is planning to reduce admissions of foreign students, including Indians, by 25-32 per cent starting next year, while creating special entry pathways for thousands of top international researchers and H-1B visa holders from the United States.
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Florida Universities Ban H-1B Visa Hiring To Prioritise American Graduates
In a move aimed at cracking down on H-1B visa abuse in higher education, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered institutions in the state to hire Americans to fill university jobs and end the practice of importing foreign workers on work visas.
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All About Kafala Labour System Scrapped By Saudi That Affected 2.3 Million Indians
Saudi Arabia this month confirmed it had abolished the controversial 50-year-old kafala labour sponsorship system reviled as 'modern-day slavery', allowing employers - called kafeel - inhuman levels of control over employees.
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North Korea Holds Military Parade To Celebrate Ruling Party's 80th Anniversary
North Korea has held a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, with high-level foreign guests in attendance, state media said Saturday.
-
3 US Lawmakers And 2 Proposed Changes To H-1B, L-1 Visa Programmes
The United States continued tightening rules for the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes Monday after three senators introduced two separate pieces of legislation to target "loopholes" used by for- and non-profit employers.
