H-1B

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to proposed policy changes and scrutiny from the Trump administration, which are impacting its usage and the strategies of companies reliant on it.

Latest on H-1B

• Every H-1B visa not granted is a big win for India: Piyush Goyal | ET Startup Awards 2026
• Few H-1B workers transitioning to green cards via PERM: Nasscom
• Microsoft says 80% of H-1B filings were for extensions, not fresh hiring
• US PERM suspension: Indian IT firms cut reliance on H-1B visas, says Nasscom
• Trump plans to honour Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
• H-1B registrations plunge as Indian IT firms shift US staffing strategy

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