PoliticsUS Tightens H-1B Visa Checks to Protect American Workers
On September 18, 2026, the US government issued an executive order imposing stricter H-1B visa checks on companies laying off American workers. Federal agencies must verify if firms have recently laid off or plan to lay off domestic employees in similar roles. This policy targets misuse of the visa program and is expected to impact Indian professionals the most, as they represent over 70% of H-1B visa holders in tech sectors.
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