She Built A Life In US In 8 Years, Lost It In 60 Days: American Scientist Slams ‘Senseless’ H-1B Rule After Indian Friend Forced Out
An Indian worker spent eight years studying and working in the United States. Her job loss triggered a 60-day countdown to deportation. Her American friend calls the H-1B policy cruel and demands urgent reform.
Sep 08, 2025, 05:36 AM IST
Explained: What’s Behind H-1B Panic; Why Indian Workers Are Ready To Pack Bags And Leave US, Sacrificing Silicon Valley Dreams
Job security fears, policy shifts and cultural challenges fuel unrest among H-1B and L-1 visa holders.
Sep 03, 2025, 06:40 AM IST
Rising H-1B Uncertainty: 45% Of Indian Professionals In US Would Return Home, 24% Fear Pay Cuts, Deportation Risks Grow Amid Trump’s Visa Shakeup
Indians working in the United States on H-1B or L-1 visas are reconsidering their long-term plans in the wake of rising uncertainties. A recent Blind poll, conducted anonymously for verified professionals, found that 45% would return to India if job loss forced them to leave the United States. Another 26% said they would move to a different country, while 29% remain undecided.
Aug 20, 2025, 04:03 AM IST
PM Modi Effect: UK PM Rishi Sunak greenlights 3,000 VISAS for Indian professionals
This announcement in the Downing Street readout came hours after Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 17th edition of the G20 Summit. This was their first meeting after the first Indian-origin British PM assumed office last month.
Nov 16, 2022, 07:37 AM IST
45% Indian employees left organisations because of lack of L&D opportunities: LinkedIn study
82 percent Indian professionals feel that the skills needed to succeed are changing rapidly, LinkedIn study said.
Jun 20, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
'Most professionals in India curious about new opportunities'
Most professionals in India (91 percent) like hearing about new opportunities and mostly higher compensation lures them into switching to new job, according to a LinkedIn report.
Aug 16, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
H-1B visa row: 1.5 lakh Indians are in US on employment-based visas, says Govt
There are over 1.5 lakh Indian nationals who have been issued employment-based visas, including nearly 1.26 H1B job permits, by the US in 2016, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
Mar 30, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Would continue to engage with Trump admin on H1B issue: India
The government on Thursday tried to assuage concerns of Indian professionals over H1B visa, saying the steps taken by the US were aimed at illegal immigration and it would continue to engage with the Donald Trump administration on the issue.
Mar 09, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
India again urges US to facilitate movement of Indian professionals
With the lack of a Totalisation Agreement continuing to hamper movement of Indian professionals and experts to the US, India on Thursday reiterated its call to the US to engage in negotiations for signing such a pact.
Oct 20, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
Wow! Indian professionals 'most confident' globally, says a survey
The results show that the confidence level among Indians is 55 percent as compared to professionals globally which is 35 percent.
May 30, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Good News! UK visa changes not to impact majority of Indian professionals
Under the changes to the Tier 2 norms effective from Wednesaday, non-EU workers will need to earn at least 35,000 pounds to remain in the UK for longer than six years unless they are working in a PhD-level occupation or a job which is on the UK's Shortage Occupation List, including nurses.
Apr 06, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
India raises visa issue with UK, new British law to impact Indian professionals
The minister had recently said India has taken up similar issues concerning visa rules of the US government at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Apr 01, 2016, 20:52 PM IST