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.
Browsing: U.S. immigration policy
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.
Indian American leader Ajay Bhutoria warns against visa misuse and calls Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee a bold yet complex move to protect U.S. workers and innovation.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reassures employees the company will continue sponsoring and covering H-1B visa costs despite Trump’s new $100,000 fee under a restrictive executive order.
“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.”
The proposed DHS “weighted selection process” would overhaul the H-1B lottery, prioritizing higher-paid and highly skilled roles while reducing chances for lower-wage or less-skilled applicants.
Foreign correspondents in the U.S. face growing uncertainty as Trump’s administration signals tighter visa controls, raising fears of censorship, retaliation, and shrinking press freedom.