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There is a big spike in O1 extraordinary ability visa approvals in 2026 (Einstein visa).👇

Indians have gamed the system the same way they did for H-1B. Approval rates above 90%.

Corrupt USCIS is handing out O1 visas to Indians like candies; producing thousands of Einsteins!😂 pic.twitter.com/ewvdLMP6QD

— ProudDeplorable (@techguru110) August 11, 2026

🇺🇸 Meta is cutting American jobs while applying for thousands of visas.

1,200 Americans are set to be fired on August 20.

That pushes 2026 job cuts past 9,700.

Meta has applied for 2,630 visas so far this year. pic.twitter.com/i5aN2epkwn

— cutoffs.io (@cutoffs_io) August 10, 2026

H1B & L1 Filing Fee Alert

Effective September 9, 2026, employers with 50+ U.S. employees, more than half of whom hold H1B or L1 status, must pay the $4,000 H1B or $4,500 L1 biometric fee on all extension-of-status petitions, including same-employer extensions.

More info:…

— Murthy Law Firm (@murthylawfirm) August 10, 2026