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.
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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.
Amid U.S. H-1B visa curbs, India eyes a “brain gain” as Global Capability Centers drive innovation, jobs, and tech-led growth, says Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
TCS CEO K. Krithivasan announces that the company will halt new H-1B hires, focusing instead on expanding its local workforce across the U.S. and other regions.
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
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.
A possible solution is to have employees work from GCCs in India, or find a temporary placement outside the U.S., says Abe Abraham, a partner at law firm.
Last week’s H-1B proclamation sets the stage for months of fierce debate, with tech firms fighting to protect global talent pipelines as critics press for even deeper restrictions.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks fears among startups, nonprofits, and skilled workers, with experts warning of brain drain, offshoring, and slowed U.S. economic growth.
Indian officials, led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, are pressing Washington for greater access for skilled IT workers amid Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and trade tensions.
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
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.
Immigration-focused narratives, especially those related to H-1B visas and portraying Indians as “job stealers” dominated online discourse
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 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
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?”
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.
The State Department’s review of 55 million visa holders sparked confusion online. Most live outside the U.S.—with tourists, students, workers, and exchange visitors making up the global total.
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.
Microsoft has responded to criticism related to its recent wave of layoffs and the hiring of employees on H-1B visas