The H-1B programme has faced increased scrutiny over concerns that employers use it to hire foreign workers at lower wages instead of recruiting American employees. (AI-Generated Image)
\n\nThe Democratic Party’s sweeping victories in the 2026 US midterm elections could have implications for thousands of Indian professionals seeking H-1B visas or waiting for employment-based green cards. With Democrats set to take control of both chambers of Congress, immigration policies under President Donald Trump are likely to face greater scrutiny, although immediate changes for applicants are not guaranteed.
\n\nThe results come amid heightened restrictions on immigration during Trump’s second term, including proposed additional charges on H-1B applications and long waiting periods for Indian employment-based green card applicants.
\n\nH-1B Visa Applicants May Not See Immediate Relief
\n\nThe H-1B programme has faced increased scrutiny over concerns that employers use it to hire foreign workers at lower wages instead of recruiting American employees.
\n\nIn September 2025, Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applications through a presidential directive. However, a federal court ruled in June 2026 that the provisions cited by the administration did not clearly authorise the President to impose the charge. The administration appealed, but the First Circuit Court of Appeals…
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