H1B Archives | Pravasi Samwad

US IT Lay-offs Push Indian Tech Professionals Back Home, Many Face Sharp Salary Cuts

Job losses, visa uncertainty and mounting housing costs are forcing Indian professionals to reconsider their American dream, with Hyderabad emerging

US Considers Longer Visa Processing Timelines, Raising Concerns for Indian Workers and Students

A proposal under review could extend premium processing deadlines, leaving applicants waiting longer despite paying additional fees for faster decisions

Indian Americans Face Growing Scrutiny as ‘Model Minority’ Image Comes Under Pressure

Immigration debates, political rhetoric and rising anti-South Asian hostility are challenging perceptions of a community long associated with professional success

US suspends green-card applications at major IT firms, raising concerns for Indian workers

The move affects a key route to permanent residency for employees of eight technology companies, but does not automatically cancel

US Green Card Bill Proposes Merit-Based System, Raising Questions for Indian Workers

Proposed legislation would replace several employment-based categories with a points system, while narrowing family sponsorship and ending the Diversity Visa

Indian-origin executives make record gains in US corporate boardrooms

A record 16 Indian-origin men joined S&P 500 boards in 2026, reflecting the growing presence of Indian business leaders in

Anti-South Asian Hate in US Fuels Concern for Indian Diaspora

New research points to a sharp rise in online abuse and hate incidents targeting South Asian communities, amid growing immigration

Rising Visa Costs Push Indian Professionals to Return Home from UK, US

Tighter immigration rules and expensive visa sponsorship are forcing overseas-trained Indians to reconsider their career plans, with many accepting lower

US proposes ending 60-day grace period for foreign workers after job loss

DHS plan would require certain employment visa holders to leave the country immediately unless they have another legal basis to

US Immigration Rules Tighten in 2026, Raising Hurdles for Indian Applicants

Higher H-1B costs, tougher screening and persistent Green Card backlogs are adding uncertainty for Indians seeking to work, study or