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business1 day ago•8 min saved

Microsoft trims 1,600 Xbox jobs as H-1B approvals fuel immigration debate

Microsoft disclosed 4,800 total job cuts for the year, including 1,600 in its Xbox division, even as USCIS data show the company has been approved to hire thousands of H-1B visa workers this year. Critics argue the visa program undermines American workers, prompting calls to end or curb H-1B, while a federal judge blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee and investigations into visa fraud continue. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited strategic business reset and slimmer margins as a rationale for the layoffs, highlighting the broader tension between corporate hiring practices and immigration policy.

via Fox News|

#business #h-1b-visa #immigration-policy

politics1 month ago•77 min saved

Court blocks Trump's proposed $100K H-1B visa fee

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling the move unlawful. The DHS criticized the ruling as activist while officials signaled the policy could be overturned on appeal, framing the case as a clash over immigration reform and the impact on skilled workers and communities that rely on international talent.

via AP News|

#courts #donald-trump #h-1b-visa

world4 months ago•12 min saved

H-1B Stamp Cancelled at Airport Over India Stay Sparks Remote-Work Debate

A Reddit post claims a US H-1B visa was canceled during preclearance at Abu Dhabi airport after a two-month stay in India with remote work for a US employer. CBP officials allegedly deemed the overseas work an overstay, canceling the visa stamp while leaving the underlying H-1B petition intact and prompting a reapplication. Experts caution that travel and remote-work arrangements can trigger discretionary actions by border officials, underscoring uncertainty for H-1B holders.

via Great Andhra|

#cbp-discretion #h-1b-visa #overstay

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

H-1B Debates Fuel Anti-South Asian Backlash in Frisco and Beyond

The article shows how national debates over the H-1B visa have fueled a surge of anti-South Asian rhetoric—from Frisco, Texas city meetings to online hate campaigns—portraying Indian workers as a threat while many Indian Americans emphasize their legal status and community contributions. The violence of rhetoric has risen since 2024 amid conservative commentary and policy moves, even as supporters note the program’s productivity and wage-boosting effects and critics argue it enables abuses. The piece also highlights broader concerns about racism, assimilation, and the lived experiences of South Asian residents navigating a more hostile climate.

via The New York Times|

#asian-americans #frisco-texas #h-1b-visa

politics5 months ago•0 min saved

Texas Halts H-1B Petitions as Abbott Orders Internal Review

Governor Greg Abbott directed all Texas state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and review current usage, citing abuse in the federal program and ongoing federal scrutiny. The directive emphasizes Texans should receive employment opportunities—especially those funded with taxpayer dollars—before hiring through H-1B visas, signaling a state-led move to prioritize Texas workers.

via gov.texas.gov|

#governor-abbott #h-1b-visa #immigration-policy

business6 months ago•5 min saved

Amazon permits visa workers in India to work remotely with restrictions

Amazon is allowing employees stranded in India due to visa delays to work remotely until March, with strict restrictions on their activities, such as no coding, strategic decisions, or customer interaction, reflecting challenges posed by US visa policy changes.

via Business Insider|

#amazon #business #h-1b-visa

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Judge Upholds Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A US federal judge upheld the Trump administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it lawful under broad presidential authority, despite opposition from the US Chamber of Commerce and other legal challenges, signaling a potential restriction on skilled foreign worker immigration.

via Bloomberg.com|

#h-1b-visa #immigration-policy #legal-ruling

immigration6 months ago•2 min saved

US Moves Toward Wage-Based H-1B Visa System Amid Policy Overhaul

The Department of Homeland Security is changing the H-1B visa selection process from a random lottery to a weighted system that favors higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers to better protect American workers' wages and job opportunities, effective February 27, 2026.

via USCIS (.gov)|

#american-workers #h-1b-visa #immigration

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

US Urged to Protect Jobs Amid H-1B Visa Concerns

The article highlights systemic issues and fraud within the U.S. H-1B visa program, emphasizing its impact on American jobs, security, and economic welfare, and calls for policy reforms to prioritize American workers and enforce stricter vetting and penalties.

via Center for Immigration Studies|

#american-workers #fraud #h-1b-visa

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Canada Enhances Immigration Policies to Attract Global Talent and Support Innovation

Canada plans to attract top international researchers and H-1B visa holders with a C$1.7 billion investment, while reducing the number of temporary residents and international students to control population growth and support economic stability, including an accelerated pathway for H-1B visa holders.

via Bloomberg.com|

#canada #h-1b-visa #immigration

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

JD Vance Sparks Debate on Immigration and Politics at College Events

An Indian-origin student at a Turning Point USA event challenged JD Vance on US immigration policies, questioning the fairness of the system and expressing frustration over the treatment of lawful immigrants, which sparked social media praise and criticism from MAGA supporters.

via Times of India|

#h-1b-visa #immigration #indian-origin-student

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Meta downsizes AI division amid layoffs and leadership changes

A woman working as a research scientist at Meta on an H-1B visa was laid off within nine months from the company's AI division and is now seeking new opportunities, receiving immediate interest from various startups and tech companies.

via Hindustan Times|

#ai-division #business #h-1b-visa

world8 months ago•4 min saved

US Eases H-1B Visa Fees, Providing Relief for Indian Techies and Students

The US has clarified that the recent $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not apply to current visa holders or those applying for change of status, providing relief to Indian professionals and students, amid political and community concerns over the fee's impact on the Indian-American community and US tech industry.

via Hindustan Times|

#h-1b-visa #immigration-policy #indian-tech-professionals

business8 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sues Over H-1B Visa Fee Increase

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, arguing that it is unlawful and would hinder U.S. businesses' access to skilled foreign workers, especially impacting startups and small to midsize companies. The fee increase is part of broader immigration policy changes aimed at limiting immigration and promoting domestic hiring.

via CNBC|

#business #h-1b-visa #immigration-policy

law-and-policy8 months ago•3 min saved

US Chamber Sues Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee Amid Immigration Debate

The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit to block a $100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration on employers hiring H-1B visa workers, arguing that it exceeds legal authority and would harm US businesses, especially small and mid-sized ones, by making the program prohibitively expensive.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#h-1b-visa #immigration-law #law-and-policy