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A former Google software engineer, who is a Chinese national on an H-1B visa, is sharing advice on LinkedIn for fellow tech immigrants on how to navigate job loss. Having experienced a layoff at Amazon previously and sensing potential job cuts at Google, he decided to take proactive steps to prepare for the possibility of being laid off. He emphasized the unique challenges faced by H-1B visa holders during layoffs, where securing a new sponsoring employer is crucial for maintaining legal status ...

Trump pledges to address illegal and legal immigration by enforcing border policies, mass deportations, travel bans, and changes to legal immigration. He aims to tighten security, restrict entry, and overhaul existing programs if re-elected.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, highlighted that over 10% of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies are Indian immigrants who studied in the United States. He emphasized the significant contributions made by Indian immigrants in various sectors, stating that it has become a prevailing trend for Indians to hold top executive positions in prominent American companies like Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks.

A US district court has ruled in favor of H-1B visa holders, affirming their right to legal action if their visa is revoked due to employer fraud via multiple filings. Ten Indian citizens filed the lawsuit after their visas were cancelled for similar reasons. The court recognized the beneficiaries right to notification before revocation, addressing a procedural violation by the USCIS.

H-1B workers are increasingly switching jobs, with over 1 million job switches recorded from fiscal year 2005 to 2023. Tighter labor market conditions, H-1B cap constraints, and government policies facilitating job transitions contribute to this trend. However, challenges persist for H-1B workers, including unequal treatment in the labor market and green card processing constraints. New employers must navigate a fee structure that varies based on their size and the status of their workforce.

India now boasts the largest overseas diaspora globally, with around 32 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), mainly concentrated in Gulf countries, Singapore, the US, Canada, and the UK. Despite efforts to streamline taxation processes for NRIs, challenges persist, notably double taxation and difficulty accessing taxation documents from abroad.

Plus, US hit the additional cap for H2-B visas for first-half of fiscal year 2024, UAE launched private teacher work permit; and the Netherlands is rolling back the 30 percent tax cut advantage for skilled foreign workers.

Majorie Roberts says as a COVID-19 long-hauler, it’s hard to work. She is a certified life coach.

Majorie Roberts says as a COVID-19 long-hauler, it’s hard to work. She is a certified life coach.

Majorie Roberts says as a COVID-19 long-hauler, it’s hard to work. She is a certified life coach.