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DHS Proposes Ending H-1B Layoff Grace Period, Forcing Departures After Job Loss
immigration29 days ago

DHS Proposes Ending H-1B Layoff Grace Period, Forcing Departures After Job Loss

The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule to eliminate the 60‑day grace period that has allowed H‑1B (and some related visa) workers to stay in the U.S. after layoffs, requiring laid-off workers to leave or seek a new sponsor via consular processing. DHS argues the change reduces administrative burdens and better aligns status with employment, though it could shift visa processing to the State Department and raise costs for employers. DHS estimates about 65,752 workers are affected annually (2021–2025), with only a small share finding new sponsorship within the window. A 60‑day public comment period will follow the proposal’s Federal Register publication.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#dhs#grace-period#h-1b
H-1B fee fears push a tech worker to weigh Canada or India as next base
world1 month ago

H-1B fee fears push a tech worker to weigh Canada or India as next base

An Indian national in Toronto on a tourist visa recounts how the proposed but not enforced $100,000 H-1B employer fee, plus visa uncertainty, derailed her US job search after leaving Duke, and now she’s deciding whether to base herself in Canada or return to India while continuing to seek opportunities in fintech and exploring other visa routes like the O-1, all against the backdrop of the hard realities international students face and her optimism for a future outside the US.

via Business Insider|
#h-1b#immigration#international-students
White House Review Underway for H-1B Oversight and Cap Reform
policy1 month ago

White House Review Underway for H-1B Oversight and Cap Reform

A DHS proposal to tighten scrutiny of H-1B contracting and revise cap-exemption eligibility is under White House review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; once cleared, a draft will be published, with the rule aiming to impose higher costs on H-1B users, alongside a separate proposal to add a $103,265 fee for all 85,000 annual-cap H-1B hires.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#cap-exemptions#dhs#h-1b
politics1 month ago

Six-figure H-1B fee returns as DHS seeks public input

The White House and DHS have revived a proposal to charge a $103,265 fee for all new H-1B petitions, aiming to curb misuse and fund immigration agencies; after a federal judge blocked a previous six-figure fee as an unlawful tax, the plan now enters a 30-day public-comment period and faces lawsuits that warn it could deter global talent and strain hospitals and tech firms. H-1B approvals are capped at 85,000 annually (plus 20,000 for advanced degrees), with most beneficiaries from India and China, reflecting a broader push to tighten U.S. immigration policy.

via Politico|
#h-1b#immigration#labor-unions
Microsoft Says H-1B Visas Not Behind Xbox Layoffs, Cites Studio Restructuring
technology3 months ago

Microsoft Says H-1B Visas Not Behind Xbox Layoffs, Cites Studio Restructuring

Microsoft refuted claims that H-1B visas drove its Xbox layoffs, saying visa workers are a small share company-wide and the cuts are part of a broader Xbox restructuring. The plan includes separating from five studios (Double Fine and Compulsion Games becoming independent; Ninja Theory and Undead Labs being sold; Arkane under review) while id Software lost about half its headcount; 1,600 layoffs are immediate with total impacts projected around 3,200 over the next year.

via GameSpot|
#h-1b#layoffs#microsoft
Court voids Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee as overreach, authorities argue
politics4 months ago

Court voids Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee as overreach, authorities argue

A federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling the policy exceeded executive authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act, overturning a prior ruling that had upheld the hike. The live coverage also highlights related immigration funding efforts, a new premium $750 visa interview service, and other ongoing Trump-era policy updates.

via AP News|
#administrative-procedure-act#federal-judge#h-1b
Green-card policy shock leaves 1.2 million Indian-Americans in limbo
world-news4 months ago

Green-card policy shock leaves 1.2 million Indian-Americans in limbo

USCIS issued a policy memo that would require many temporary-visa holders to return to their home countries to apply for green cards through embassies or consulates, instead of adjusting status in the United States. The shift, which Ajay Bhutoria says could affect more than 1.2 million Indian-American families, risks heightened scrutiny of employment-based routes (H-1B, H-4, L-1, etc.) and broad discretionary denial of I-485 applications. After backlash, some elements were rolled back and two exemptions—"economic benefit" and "national interest"—were added, but definitions are unclear and applicants may still need to pursue abroad paths depending on circumstances.

via Hindustan Times|
#green-card#h-1b#immigration-policy
H-1B FY2027 Cap: March 4–19 Registration Window Opens Under New Selection Rules
immigration8 months ago

H-1B FY2027 Cap: March 4–19 Registration Window Opens Under New Selection Rules

USCIS announced the FY2027 H-1B cap initial registration will run noon ET March 4 to noon ET March 19, 2026. Employers and their representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically and pay a $215 fee per registration; organizations without an online account must create one, and both representatives and employers must wait until March 4 to enter beneficiary information and submit registrations. Selections will be communicated by March 31, 2026, and a cap-subject petition may be filed only if a beneficiary’s registration was selected. The FY2027 season introduces a weighted selection under a DHS rule to prioritize higher-skilled/higher-paid workers when registrations exceed the cap; if enough unique registrations are submitted, all properly submitted registrations may be selected. Additionally, a Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation may require an extra $100,000 fee before filing an H-1B petition as a condition of eligibility.

via USCIS (.gov)|
#cap#h-1b#immigration
Texas Slams the Gate on H-1B Hiring in Public Sector
politics8 months ago

Texas Slams the Gate on H-1B Hiring in Public Sector

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to halt H-1B visa sponsorship and launched investigations into current visa holders, proposing a hiring freeze until after next year’s legislative session. The move aligns with a broader Trump-era “America First” push and Florida’s similar stance, drawing Republican support but drawing pushback from higher-education groups who say H-1B workers are vital to teaching and research and could hurt Texas universities.

via The New York Times|
#h-1b#higher-education#immigration