Silicon Valley leaders have largely remained silent on the recent hike in H1-B visa fees, despite the policy hitting the tech industry
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Major U.S. companies, including Walmart, Cognizant, and TCS, are pausing or reshaping H-1B hiring strategies after President Trump’s $100,000 visa fee hike disrupts recruitment plans.
The Trump administration defends its controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee in court, amid lawsuits claiming it unlawfully burdens U.S. businesses and foreign skilled workers.
As the U.S. government shutdown extends beyond 20 days, ICE continues operations without pay, arresting individuals convicted of serious crimes, including two Indian nationals.
Employers must pay the $100,000 fee through Pay.gov; exemptions limited to cases of national interest, leaving many visa holders anxious about eligibility.
Millions join the “No Kings” protests across the U.S. to oppose Trump’s alleged authoritarianism, defend democracy, and demand protection of civil rights amid rising political tensions.
Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has sparked confusion, halted applications, and raised fears of a de facto ban on high-skilled immigration to the U.S.
While the decision preserves work rights for over 300,000 immigrant spouses, lawyers say the program’s survival still depends on political will, not permanence in law.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was denied access to an Illinois ICE facility, raising renewed concerns about transparency and oversight amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown.
The Biden administration proposes sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, aiming to tighten oversight, protect U.S. workers, and redefine eligibility for skilled foreign professionals.
The $100,000 fee is not set to affect companies until next March, when the annual lottery for roughly 85,000 new H-1B visas takes place
Diya Mathew, Shibu Madhu, Joharath Kutty, Dr. Nandini Menon, Koshy O. Thomas, Dr. Pricilla Samuel and Jayan Varghese to get awards
Leading immigration attorneys Greg Siskind and Charles H. Kuck discuss the landmark lawsuit, its constitutional implications, and its impact on America’s skilled immigration system.
“Stricter U.S. immigration policies are reshaping Indian marriage choices, with families now prioritizing visa security over NRI status amid growing uncertainty and H-1B reforms.”
Harjit Kaur’s case, marked by allegations of mistreatment in detention, has become a flashpoint in debates over immigration enforcement.
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
The clarification offers temporary respite to visa holders caught in weekend chaos, though official confirmation and legal challenges remain ahead.
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.
The U.S. has revoked visas of Indian executives tied to fentanyl precursor exports, signaling tougher scrutiny on India’s chemical sector amid global efforts to curb opioid trafficking.
A U.S. immigration judge has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, citing alleged misrepresentation on his green card, amid ongoing legal and political battles.
President Trump’s new tariffs on India — starting with a 25% duty on Aug. 7 and followed by another 25% on Aug. 27 — are forcing small businesses to make tough choices, from scaling back operations to absorbing rising costs. The escalating U.S.–India tariffs have fueled uncertainty, rattled stock markets, and added fresh strain to the broader economy.
A federal judge blocked Trump’s directive excluding undocumented children from Head Start, reaffirming the program’s legal protections and vital role in serving vulnerable families nationwide.
Hyundai raid puts foreign investment at risk amid trump immigration crackdown. South Korean officials warn this could discourage corporate investments. Experts urge visa reforms
More than 300 South Korean workers detained in a U.S. ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant will return home, highlighting immigration, labor, and investment tensions.
Immigration experts warn the State Department’s abrupt restrictions on third-country processing add costs, delays, and emotional stress without clear economic or security benefits.