H-1B visa

In this cartoon, a frowning boy in a pointed birthday hat sits in front of a cake with '21' written on it.

You’re a young student and your visa is tied to your parents. You’re about to age out. What do you do next?

February 12, 2018Justice

When Nikhil turns 21, he can no longer stay on his visa. How can he stay in the US and finish school?

Woman sitting at table holding certificate, smiling

Proposed changes to the H-1B visa program could put many women back into a ‘golden cage’

January 3, 2018Global Politics

How H-1B work visas transformed tech and education in the US and India

August 25, 2017Business, Finance & Economics

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