Top tech leaders are split on Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, with some praising it as talent-focused while others warn of stifled innovation.
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This incident has once again very vividly shown us that our stability and the lives we built in this country is just one press-conference away from collapsing
As the U.S. government announced a steep $100,000 fee hike on H-1B visa petitions, techies across America were frantically refreshing their screens, calculating the impact on their careers and future
Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings is backing President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, saying the policy would fix long-running issues with the U.S. immigration system
Tech giants Amazon, Google, and Microsoft rush to reassure H-1B employees after Trump’s $100,000 visa fee, as White House clarifies existing holders remain unaffected.
The White House defended Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, citing job losses, rising foreign tech hires, and pledging to safeguard American workers and innovation.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urges Indian tech workers to reconsider dependence on H-1B visas after U.S. announces $100,000 fee on new applications, sparking sharp debate.
New rulemakings will raise prevailing wage levels and prioritize higher-paid applicants in the H-1B lottery, sparking fresh debate over the program’s future.
The clarification offers temporary respite to visa holders caught in weekend chaos, though official confirmation and legal challenges remain ahead.
The proclamation bypasses Congress, sparks fears of job losses and a talent drain, and leaves attorneys and employers scrambling for clarity.
A move critics call an “economic wrecking ball” could devastate the tech workforce, with Indian professionals hardest hit.
Tesla faces a class-action lawsuit alleging citizenship discrimination in hiring H-1B visa holders over U.S. workers, raising fresh legal and political scrutiny on America’s immigration-driven tech economy.
By aggressively boosting H-1B sponsorships in 2025, tech and financial giants signal foreign talent remains central to their future despite Trump’s restrictive stance.
A resurfaced 2024 video of two Indian students arrested for shoplifting in New Jersey sparks fresh concerns over H-1B visa risks amid Trump administration’s strict immigration policies.
A new survey released today suggests a deep divide in how Americans view foreign workers. More than half of U.S. citizens believe professionals are taking jobs away
The H-1B visa program has become a flashpoint in U.S.-India trade tensions, fueling online backlash, political rhetoric, and debates over jobs, immigration, and economic fairness.
Hemant Pandey and Vaashu Sharma’s journey from Silicon Valley back to Bengaluru highlights how shifting H-1B rules and India’s booming tech ecosystem reshape immigrant professionals’ choices.
Noting most H-1B visas go to Indians, he asked, “Why would we import foreign workers when we have our own people to take care of?”
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says H-1B program and the green-card system are set for overhaul, with a new “gold card” aimed at top talent; details and timelines remain unclear.
Rumors have been swirling about possible misconduct involving H-1B visa employees at Walmart
USCIS has rolled back protections under the Child Status Protection Act, increasing the risk of H-1B visa holders’ children “aging out” before securing permanent residency.
Life in the U.S. feels “temporary” for H-1B visa holders like Google engineer Surbhi Madan, as uncertainty, immigration rules, and layoffs weigh heavily on their future.
The White House advances a proposal that could replace the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection process, reviving a Trump-era idea to prioritize higher-paying jobs.
Despite a 60-day grace period, laid-off H-1B workers are receiving deportation notices, raising concerns among immigration advocates amid ongoing tech sector job cuts.
Without specifically mentioning the H-1B visa program, Miller accuses India of “cheating on immigration policy.”