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H-1B Will "Look Very Different" in 365 Days: What the Labor Department Watchdog Pointed Out, and Why Genuine Talent Can Stay Ahead

Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito says the foreign labor visa program will look very different a year from now. What he said, what has already changed, and why the shift rewards genuine talent and strong evidence.

Ramprasad Ohnu · Sep 29, 2026Read article

NewsDec 4, 2025

Social Media Screening and Vetting for all H‑1B principals and H‑4 dependents, in addition to existing checks for F, M, and J applicants

USCIS instructs to set all social‑media accounts to public so officers can scrutinize posts, activity, and other online information as part of national‑security vetting.

Ramprasad Ohnu