The H-1B years, honestly
Life on a temporary visa. The long road to a green card.
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This week
All briefs →- The Trump administration and a U.S. labor watchdog have warned that more companies and universities could face H-1B and PERM suspensions. https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/Hindustan Times
- The U.S. has proposed stricter regulations and increased scrutiny for H-1B visa renewals, while higher education groups push back against plans to remove deference policies. India News NetworkAmerican Council on Education
- The U.S. government has officially introduced changes affecting green card filing and the permanent residency process across specific applicant categories. 3NewsYen News
Policy timeline
Everything since 2025 →- Oct 14, 2026DHS Final Rule Ending Automatic EAD Extensions for Renewal Applicants
- Oct 14, 2026Proposed Rule to Remove Deference for Prior USCIS Determinations
- Oct 8, 2026Proposed New Fees for F-1 Optional Practical Training
Tools people use most
All tools →Stories from the road
More stories → Leaving or stayingIBM asks sponsored staff to leave or quitIBM tells sponsored consulting staff to leave the US or quit by year-end after ending visa support.inkl · Nov 12, 2026 ↗Milestone momentsRussian Man Files Green Card Lottery LawsuitA Russian man from Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit demanding the resumption of the green card lottery.ForumDaily · Nov 9, 2026 ↗Money and workAmritsar Man Wins Canada Job RefundThirteen years after paying lakhs for a job in Canada, an Amritsar man won a full refund from an immigration firm.NDTV Profit · Nov 9, 2026 ↗
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