US H-1B visa scrutiny

US Labor official slams H-1B program, blames govt and companies, not workers

Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito is conducting an in-depth investigation into the H-1B visa program, highlighting its potential exploitation of American workers. He characterizes the program as a criminal enterprise. This investigation, part of a broader task force, seeks to expose various inter-state crimes. A new rule could require H-1B visa holders, upon job loss, to leave the United States immediately, erasing their previous grace period.

US labor dept hints at 'total shutdown' of H-1B visa program

Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General at the Department of Labor, announced an investigation into the H-1B visa program. Investigators are focusing on fraud related to foreign labor, which may lead to significant reforms. D'Esposito indicated that the program could look very different in one year. The administration is also examining colleges allegedly exploiting J-1 visas, as part of a wider crackdown.

Opinion: Opinion | US Visa Shock: It's Time India Stopped Playing Nice With Trump's America

'H-1B To Green Card Transitions Remain Limited': Nasscom Reacts After US Suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant & Capgemini From PERM Programme

'Fewer Indian Workers In The US, More American Tech Moving To India': Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar On Unintended Impact Of Trump's PERM Curbs

US PERM Suspension Could Boost India's IT Sector, GCCs Despite Outsourcing Risks: Karnataka IT Minister

Sridhar Vembu to Indians working in US: Come back; America no longer needs us

Sridhar Vembu emphasized the contributions of Indians to America's technology sector amid increasing immigration uncertainties. He urged Indians living in the US to consider returning home to build India's future. Vembu highlighted the personal difficulties faced by visa holders in the US who have established their lives there. He reflected on the broader political landscape affecting Indian professionals abroad and echoed a sense of urgency for repatriation.

India says US move on PERM programme does not advance shared ambitions

India says US move on PERM programme does not advance shared ambitions

'US history shaped by immigrants': India fires back at JD Vance's ‘deeply offensive’ H-1B visa remarks

Reacting to comments by the US Vice President in the context of the decision, India said the descriptions of Indian professionals were "unwarranted".

Deeply offensive: India shreds JD Vance's 'indentured servants' remark for H1-Bs

Deeply offensive: India shreds JD Vance's 'indentured servants' remark for H1-Bs

Appeasement of bullies never pays: Congress targets PM over US visa crackdown

Appeasement of bullies never pays: Congress targets PM over US visa crackdown

‘Indentured servants’: India hits back at Vance

IIT alumnus urges fair US immigration policies

‘100 H-1B workers helped build AWS’: Ex-Amazon employee criticises US green-card curbs

MEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitions

The ministry added comments made by U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance describing the “characterisations as unwarranted.”

MEA Slams US Move On PERM Row, Defends Tech Talent, Calls VP Remarks Unwarranted

MEA Slams US Move On PERM Row, Defends Tech Talent, Calls VP Remarks Unwarranted

'Deeply Offensive': MEA Rebukes JD Vance's 'Indentured Servants' Remark As US Bans Indian Tech Firms From Green Card Programme

'Opportunities for Indians but also helps US': India on Vance's remarks amid Green Card curbs

The response from the external affairs ministry came hours after the Donald Trump administration froze some Green Card filings by eight IT majors.

Opinion: Transition, Not Tragedy: Decoupling Tech Careers From The H-1B Pipeline

The tech industry has a larger crisis of skills to deal with. The older skills are no longer relevant. And people with new skills are not being created fast enough to meet the demand.

"Unwarranted": India Slams Vance's "Indentured Servants" Remark On H-1B Hiring

Vance suspended the PERM programme for Microsoft

'Deeply offensive': Government rebuts Vance’s indentured servants remark

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians To 'Come Back' After US Green Card Crackdown: 'Let's Build'

US has barred IT firms from labour certification, affecting Indian workers.

India Slams US IT Crackdown, Rejects JD Vance's Remarks And Defends Tech Professionals

India Slams US IT Crackdown, Rejects JD Vance's Remarks And Defends Tech Professionals

US Is "Kicking The Ladder" After Climbing It: Ex-Amazon H-1B Insider To NDTV

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on October 9.

Opinion: Opinion | Visa Shocks To Racist Attacks, When Did America Come To Hate Indians So?

Sometimes it is about H-1B visas. Sometimes it is jobs. Sometimes it is "foreigners." Sometimes it is about temples. The language of the attack varies, but the message is consistent

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, others' PERM request decline

'Rupturing Social Bridge': Ex-US Envoy To NDTV On Impact Of Trump's Green Card Curbs

His remarks come as the Trump administration suspends PERM green card processing for 8 major companies.

US Rejects Over 35,000 Green Card Applicants’ Work Permits As Denial Rate Jumps To 44 Per Cent

US proposes ending H-1B deference policy

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed ending a policy that generally allows immigration officers to rely on earlier approvals when reviewing certain visa extensions. The change could lead to fresh scrutiny of H-1B petitions, more document requests and higher costs for employers.What is the proposed change?The proposal would remove a rule that asks US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to generally respect earlier eligibility decisions when the same parties and facts remain unchanged.Also Read: US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension for immigrants

‘Love my Indian in-laws’: Vance clarifies ‘indentured servants’ remark over H-1B row; says his ‘rhetoric may have been imperfect’

The Donald Trump-led administration had, earlier this month, announced suspension of several firms, including Indian IT companies, from green card filings.

After India's strong protest, Vance clarifies H-1B 'indentured servants' remark

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that his rhetoric regarding H-1B visa workers was imperfect and apologised. He clarified that his remarks were aimed at companies exploiting the system rather than the workers themselves. Following criticisms from India, he stressed the importance of protecting foreign professionals’ rights while also considering American jobs. India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed strong objections to Vance's terminology.