What it takes to get an H-1B visa in Trump’s America
An immigration lawyer explains the behind-the-scenes challenges of getting the coveted U.S. visa in 2026.
The #H1B season is almost here. Typically, it's a time of excitement for tech workers, many hoping to experience the American dream.
This year, it's not the same.
Getting an H-1B in Trump's America is tedious, troubling — and perhaps not as tempting as it once was!
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I spent hours watching #Davos 2026 live coverage this week to track the real patterns: what kept coming up, what leaders avoided, and where the tech conversation is actually heading.
Here’s my roundup for Rest of World - lnkd.in/gw76pffG
What’s a Davos AI claim you’re most skeptical about?
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Six years, two presidents, and one app: TikTok’s U.S. saga explained
ByteDance says a group of investors led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will set up a U.S.-focused TikTok to avoid a federal ban.
#ByteDance just spun off a majority U.S.-owned version of #TikTok with #Oracle #SilverLake #MGX leading a clutch of investors.
@restofworld.org explains the saga of six years, two presidents, and one #Chineseapp
#TikTokDeal #TikTokOracle
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All valid observation. My question is that if there will be no one hired at the entry level then where will the future managers, CEOs and leaders come from? Everyone was an entry-level worker once. Then you rise up the ranks with all the learning on the way. How will we replace that experience?
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There are many contradictions in the tech job market in 2026.
Firms are laying off without having found ways to deploy AI at scale. Entry-level jobs are few, but critical roles are hard to fill.
I reviewed tech job trends for @restofworld.org
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Attention #photographers: @restofworld.org's annual photo contest is now live!
First-place winner in each of the three categories will be awarded a $750 cash prize. The honorable mention in each category will receive a $250 cash prize.
Send your entries before midnight GMT on February 28, 2026.
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