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- United States·Policy & Law
Immigration Column: I-140 Approval Holder Can Still Switch to F-1 Status If Laid Off from H-1B
A reader holding an approved NIW I-140 with an October 2023 priority date asked whether H-1B layoff permits F-1 status switch. Immigration counsel replied status change applications filed within the US remain viable if the applicant has genuine study intent and plans to depart post-graduation, as USCIS may approve such transfers.
- United States·Policy & Law
Florida's Minimum Wage Rises to $15 Per Hour
Florida's minimum wage rose to $15 per hour on September 30, completing the phased increase approved by voters in 2020. The $1-per-hour increase adds $2,080 annual pre-tax income for full-time workers at 40 hours weekly, affecting employers, consumers and job seekers in Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie regions.
Saturday 24 October
- United States·Policy & Law
Florida Governor DeSantis Urges States to Stop H-1B Hiring at Public Universities
Florida has suspended H-1B hiring at 12 public universities, and Governor Ron DeSantis urged other states to follow suit on social media, citing job protection for American graduates. DeSantis has pursued H-1B restrictions at public universities since October 2025.
- United States·Policy & Law
Microsoft President Brad Smith Rejects Vance's H-1B Allegations, Warns of Green Card Restrictions Impact
Microsoft President Brad Smith rejected Vice President Vance's H-1B allegations and warned that further green card restrictions could undermine U.S. tech competitiveness.
- United States·Policy & Law
28 Immigrants in California Risk Losing Green Cards Over the Same Act
Twenty-eight immigrants in California risk green card revocation over the same act, including individuals residing in the U.S. for 40 years who claim lack of awareness.
- United States·Policy & Law
Tech Entrepreneur Palmer Luckey Calls H-1B Program a "Corrupt Sham", Criticizes Lobbyists
Tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey called the H-1B program a「corrupt sham」and criticized leaders unwilling to fix it, citing VP Vance's reform push. Immigration researchers credited his comments with elevating public discourse on skilled outsourcing.
- United States·News
Encore Boston Workers Mark Over 50 Days on Strike
Over 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor have struck since September 4, spanning 50+ days as of October 24. Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26 seek 「Boston Standard」 contract terms on wages, benefits and job security after contract expiration August 31.
- United States·News
Bombardier Plans to Hire 800 Workers in the U.S. With Initial $270 Million Investment
Bombardier plans to hire 800 U.S. workers with an initial $270 million investment across Kansas, Texas, Indiana and Connecticut.
- United States·Product
First Advantage Unveils New AI Hiring Verification News
Background check provider First Advantage (ticker: FA) announced AI hiring verification news; market analysts suggest the stock may already reflect the positive development, though specific product details and financial data were not disclosed.
- United States·Earnings
TD Cowen Cuts Paychex Stock Price Target to $105 as Q1 Revenue Rises 5.9%
TD Cowen on September 25, 2026, cut Paychex's price target to $105 from $117, maintaining a 「hold」 rating. Paychex's fiscal 2027 Q1 (ended August 31, 2026) revenue rose 5.9% to $1.63 billion; GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.21. Stock closed October 23 at $118.04 with $42 billion market cap.
- United States·Policy & Law
US Immigration Uses AI to Cross-Check H-1B Address and Worksite Records
U.S. immigration authorities increasingly use AI tools to cross-check H-1B records across databases, identifying discrepancies between employee residence addresses and employer-reported worksites. Legal experts warn mismatches may trigger investigation, particularly affecting Indian professionals who comprise a large H-1B share.
- United States·Research
KFF Survey Finds Employer Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising for US Workers
The Kaiser Family Foundation's 2026 employer health benefits survey shows employee out-of-pocket premiums for employer-sponsored insurance rose significantly, with small firms (10-99 employees) hardest hit. Employees averaged annual family premiums of $7,471, up 9% ($621) year-over-year; nearly 157 million Americans rely on employer coverage.
- United States·Research
US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 199,000, Still Near Historic Lows
U.S. initial jobless claims rose 1,000 to 199,000 for the week ending October 10; the four-week average climbed to 198,500. Claims remain well below 220,000 historic lows, though hiring weakened—September nonfarm payrolls added just 29,000 versus 133,000 in August; unemployment rose to 4.2%.
- United States·News
Laid-off H-1B Worker Faces Visa Uncertainty After 100 Job Applications Yield One Interview
An H-1B visa holder laid off after eight years of U.S. employment faces visa uncertainty after submitting over 100 job applications with only one interview; the employer declined to maintain payroll sponsorship citing legal risk but offered severance.
- United States·Policy & Law
Infosys Discloses DOJ Investigation Over H-1B Visa Classification
Infosys disclosed in its September 30, 2026 quarterly and interim reports that it is under DOJ investigation over H-1B visa holder classification. The company cannot predict investigation outcomes or potential material adverse business impacts; Infosys paid $34 million in 2013 to settle prior immigration violation allegations.
- United States·News
Long Island Rail Road Strike Is Over, New York Gov. Hochul Says
New York Governor Hochul announced the Long Island Rail Road strike has ended. The report did not provide strike dates or specific agreement details.
- United States·Policy & Law
Indian-Origin US Midterms Candidate Backs H-1B Crackdown, Cites Misuse by Fake Firms
Indian-American midterm candidate Nirav Sheth, backing Trump, supports H-1B visa crackdowns before the November 3 election, alleging misuse by 「fake firms」 lacking real products or services, calling for immigration system reform.
- United States·Policy & Law
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Non-Competes for Lower-Paid Workers
US Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R) and Ro Khanna (D) introduced the「Workers' Right to Compete Act」to ban non-competes for employees earning under $100,000 annually. If passed, it bans new and existing agreements 30 days after enactment, freeing previously restricted workers.
- United States·Policy & Law
Report: US H-1B Restrictions and $100,000 Fee Risk Straining India-US Strategic Partnership
A Khalsa Vox report warned that US H-1B restrictions and $100,000 fees risk straining India-US strategic partnership, threatening Indian talent and innovation. The Trump administration defends limits as「America First」measures protecting US workers and combating visa fraud and labor abuse.
- United States·Policy & Law
Court Enjoins FTC Non-Compete Rule, Raising Questions for Employers
A court has issued an injunction against the FTC's non-compete ban, raising questions about whether employers can resume using non-compete clauses after the rule is blocked.
- United States·Research
US ADP Private Payrolls Add Only 38,000 Jobs in August, Manufacturing Hiring Stalls
US ADP private payrolls added only 38,000 jobs in August, the slowest pace since January, below the forecast 48,000. Manufacturing lost 17,000 jobs; education/healthcare and leisure/hospitality posted gains. Private-sector base wages grew 3.2% year-over-year; low-wage worker wage growth has weakened for four years.
- United States·Policy & Law
Sacramento Court Workers Authorize Strike on or After October 30 Over Stalled Pay Talks
Sacramento Superior Court's ~450 employees, represented by United Public Employees union, authorized a strike on or after October 30 following failed pay talks. The union seeks 4% raises; the court claimed insufficient funds despite alleged management pay increases.
- United States·Policy & Law
Social Security Gets a Shakeup in 2027. Here's What's in Store
U.S. Social Security system faces multiple changes in 2027 affecting retirement and related benefits policies, though specific details remain undisclosed in available reports.
- United States·Policy & Law
Northview Village Nursing Home Reaches $364K WARN Act Settlement
Approximately 184 former Northview Village nursing home employees will receive automatic payments under a pending WARN Act class action settlement totaling $364,000, stemming from the Hawthorne v. Northview Village Inc. case.
- United States·Policy & Law
California's AB 2155 Takes Effect January 1, 2027, Changing Arbitration Enforcement Rules
California's AB 2155 takes effect January 1, 2027, eliminating employers' prior state law compliance pathway for arbitration enforcement. The state Supreme Court will hear Leeper v. Shipt November 3, determining if PAGA plaintiffs can avoid arbitration by excluding individual claims from complaints.
- United States·News
Locked Out BP Workers Picket Outside Indiana Refinery Amid Labor Contract Dispute
BP workers at an Indiana refinery locked out over labor contract disputes are picketing outside the facility, with additional details remaining unavailable.
- United States·News
American Express to Lay Off 3,500 Employees
American Express announced 3,500 job cuts.
- United States·Product
ADP launches AI tools as ADP stock trades at EUR 271.50
Human resources firm ADP launched new AI tools; ADP stock trades at €271.50. Specific product features were not disclosed.
- United States·News
Train or Cut? From HSBC to Kroger, AI Layoffs Keep Rising
Recent AI-related layoffs include: HSBC considering 20,000 job cuts (10% of workforce); Amazon confirmed 16,000 enterprise job cuts in January; Intuit cut 3,000 positions; Kroger announced 3,000 enterprise job cuts in October.
- United States·Policy & Law
Indians Face Backlash Over US Tech Jobs as H-1B Visas Become a Flashpoint
Growing numbers of Indian professionals in U.S. tech trigger backlash over immigration, jobs and wages as critics accuse foreign workers of displacing Americans and helping suppress costs. H-1B visa restrictions loom, potentially affecting tech hiring and housing demand.