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The US aviation sector would be hit by the federal government’s partial shutdown as key airline staff would be forced to work without pay while other functions would also come to a halt.Airlines for America, which represents major carriers including United, Delta, American and Southwest, said that a lapse in funding would impact travelers as…
The Trump administration has launched a high-stakes initiative aimed at stopping H-1B visa abuse and prioritising American workers. Dubbed Project Firewall, the program is designed to ensure companies hire Americans into high-paying, mortgage-supporting jobs rather than relying on foreign labour. Targeting rampant H-1B misuse Project Firewall comes amid mounting concerns over H-1B visa misuse in…
Chinese workers at a Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou allegedly faced tough conditions while preparing Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, according to nonprofit China Labor Watch. The findings were reported on Thursday, September 25 and cited by Bloomberg. The report alleged wage withholding, excessive overtime, and forced night shifts at the facility between March and September —…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday unveiled plans to introduce a free digital ID system for all nationals and residents, aiming to curb illegal immigration and simplify access to government services, according to an official statement. .The government said the new digital ID, which will be stored on users’ smartphones, will streamline applications for…
US lawmakers have reportedly sent letters to major companies, including Apple, Amazon, and JPMorgan, demanding an explanation for hiring thousands of foreign workers on H-1B visas while simultaneously reducing other job openings. The inquiries, led by Republican Senator Chuck Grassley and Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, request detailed information from the companies on the number of…
Europe’s economic powerhouse Germany is ready to welcome more Indian IT professionals and students following the US torpedoing of its H-1B visa programme, says German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann in an exclusive interview to TOI. Given the US H-1B overhaul, do you think this might be an opportunity for Germany to attract more skilled…
Individuals on H-1B visas who face layoffs whilst holding an active visa status have a 60-day window to secure alternative employment or depart from the United States. (AI image) Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for techies who have recently been laid off by firms like…
BJP workers make Congress leader, 73, wear sari for posting against PM Narendra Modi KALYAN: A full-blown political storm erupted in Dombivli on Tuesday after Congress worker Prakash “Mama” Pagare shared a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi draped in a sari on social media — sparking outrage, protests, and a dramatic street showdown…
Elon Musk’s position on the H-1B visa programme reflects a complex interplay of personal experience, corporate imperatives, and public statements that often appear contradictory. Musk himself entered the United States on an H-1B visa, a fact he credits with enabling his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX. While he…
While US might have an upper hand in tariff war, China seems to be scoring ahead in visa game. Beijing’s K visa, which is set to take effect from October 1, is being billed as a strategic tool to attract young foreign science and technology talent. The order will take affect amid the H-1B visa…
