H1-B visa program

Microsoft layoffs: AI push sparks new H1-B debate, up to 5,500 jobs at risk

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Microsoft layoffs: AI push sparks new H1-B debate, up to 5,500 jobs at risk

Microsoft plans to lay off thousands of employees, affecting less than 2.5% of its workforce Microsoft is preparing to cut about 5,500 jobs in another round of layoffs as it continues to shift billions of dollars toward artificial intelligence (AI), an expected move that also reignites debate over the company’s use of the H1-B visa … Read more

H1-B exemption? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave the U.S. to process green cards

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H1-B exemption? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave the U.S. to process green cards

Thousands of U.S. H1-B visa holders may no longer be automatically required to leave the country when applying for permanent residence, after U.S. immigration authorities issued clarification on a controversial new policy introduced by the Trump administration.A few days ago, the Trump administration issued a major policy memorandum narrowing the conditions under which foreigners can … Read more