Former administrator discusses $100,000 H-1B proposal, backlogs and shifting immigration policies
A former senior U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services executive says the agency is operating amid an increasingly un
28-year-old secured H-1B, then quit US job and returned home: Here's why
After securing the visa she had worked towards for years, Disha Lamba left her six-figure US job within two months
After 3 H-1B rejections and degrees from Duke & Harvard, woman leaves US after 4 years
Trump Administration Targets H-4 Work Permits, Raising Fresh Concerns for Indian Women
A proposed move by the Donald Trump administration to end employment eligibility for certain H-4 dependent spouses could
A 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was sel
US proposes 60-day H-1B grace cut, move likely to hurt Indians
Certain proposals by the US Department of Homeland Security could spell massive challenges for Indian professionals on H
US Plans To Strip H-1B Spouses Of Their Jobs. Indians To Be Hit Hardest
Data on H-4 Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) applications from 2014 to 2017 show that 93 per cent of approvals we
H-1B shock? US may end 60-day job-loss grace period for foreign workers
H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Safety Net Under New US Proposal
US plans to end H-4 visa work permit. Here's how Indians with H-1B will be hit
US plans to end H visa work permit Heres how Indians with HB will be hit
Review of Proposal to End H-1B Grace Period Completed, Impact on Indian Families Possible
Washington, August 29: The Trump administration has completed its review of the proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace p
Proposal To End H-1B Grace Period Clears White House Review
The U.S. is moving closer to a possible change that could leave H-1B workers with little or no time to remain in the cou
US clears plan to scrap H-1B job-loss window
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the discretionary
White House clears review of plan to end 60-day H-1B grace period
White House clears review of plan to end day HB grace period
'Trumps $100K Visa Fee Hits NYC?': Mamdani Caught Off-Guard; Big H-1B Hit To Indian-Americans
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was put on the spot over the Trump administrations controversial $100,000 fee on H-1B visa
US visa appointments paused: What latest H-1B, student visa changes mean for Indians
US visa appointments paused What latest HB student visa changes mean for Indians
US halts all visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown: report
Washington, Aug 26: The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State De
Major Changes Ahead for H-1B Visa Program Under Trump Administration
Washington, August 26: The Trump administration is moving forward with significant changes to the H-1B visa program. Thi
H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have cut reliance on visas
Indian technology firms have strengthened their US workforce and STEM initiatives as policymakers reassess the role of s
H-1B Visa Overhaul Under Review As Trump Admin Weighs Wider Changes
Indian professionals and other foreign workers could face further changes to the U.S. H-1B visa system as the Trump admi
Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS
An Indian-American advocacy group has voiced concern over the proposed USD 103,265 additional fees for H1-B work visas,
DC Edit | Trumps Fresh H1-B Play
Unlike the previous proposal for the $100,000 fee, the current one makes the H-1B visa difficult for the foreigners who
US Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions; Small Firms Hit Hardest
Immigration experts warn small firms could struggle to absorb the steep new cost
India IT body urges US to weigh H-1B benefits as Trump proposes hefty fee
India's tech industry body Nasscom urged the U.S. to weigh the H-1B programme's role in addressing skill shortages after
Indian IT firms have reduced dependence on H-1B visas over decade: Nasscom
Industry body says Indian IT firms have stepped up local hiring and invested over $1.1 billion in strengthening the US S
FIIDS Urges U.S. To Reconsider Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee
A proposed fee of more than $100,000 for certain H-1B visa petitions could make it harder for U.S. companies to hire ski
15% INDIAN STUDENT DROP, $103K H-1B SHOCK | THE INDIAN-AMERICAN DREAM CRACKS?
Indian student applications to US colleges are down 15%. And Washington has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B applicat
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Nasscom Says Reliance on Indian Tech Visas Has Reduced
In a statement, it noted that Indian companies have steadily expanded local hiring in the US over the past five years.
US Proposes Over $100,000 H-1B Fee: Why Employers and Indian Professionals Could Be Affected
DHS proposes a six-figure H-1B fee that could reshape US hiring of foreign professionals.
H-1B visa fee could get costlier by $103,000
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional fee of USD 103,265 for all H-1B visa cap-subject appli
US dream takes a hit as Indian applications fall 15% amid visa, H-1B uncertainty
US dream takes a hit as Indian applications fall amid visa HB uncertainty
What Trumps new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants
The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 vi
US proposes higher H-1B visa filing fees: What companies may pay
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposal for a new fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions, aimed at
$103,265 fee for H-1B? US moves to make Indian talent far more expensive
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.
15 pc decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US: Report
Washington, Aug 25: 15 pc decline in Indian students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in US: Report A report,
H-1B visa: US proposes $103,265 fee for employers hiring foreign workers
The Department of Homeland Security said the fee would apply to every cap-subject petition, including filings for worker
Trump Administration Proposes Massive New Fee For H-1B Hiring
Hiring a foreign professional on an H-1B visa could become far more expensive for U.S. companies under a Trump administr
Trump Admin's H-1B Visa Shake-Up: $103K Filing Fee Proposal Sparks Alarm
The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of the H-1B visa system, including a reported filing fee of up to
Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications Raises Concerns
Washington, August 25: The Trump administration has proposed an additional fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions. This
US proposes USD 103,265 fee for H-1B visas
Washington: The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional USD 103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject
The Trump administration has proposed making a fee of more than USD 100,000 for new H-1B visas permanent, a move that co
H-1B Shock!: Trump Moves To Lock In Massive Fee Hike; Indian Tech Workers Hit Hard | Watch
The Trump administration is moving to make its controversial $103,265 H-1B visa fee permanent, dramatically raising the
US proposes $103,265 H-1B fee: Hiring set to become more costly
Trump Pushes $103,265 H-1B Fee; 71% Indian Professionals Brace For Major Immigration Blow
The Trump administration has proposed a massive $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The U
Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas
The lawsuits claim that Mr. Trumps power to restrict entry does not allow him to override the law that created the H-1B
Trump administration moves to impose over $100K fee on H-1B worker visas
A federal judge in June ruled that the fee was illegal and blocked the Trump administration from collecting it.
H-1B visa shock: Trump admin proposes hiking fee to over $100,000
US eyes new H-1B and OPT fees as Indian applicants face fresh cost pressure
$100,000 OPT fee back in focus as US advances new immigration rules
New H-1B fee proposal clears White House review. Will it hit Indians?
New HB fee proposal clears White House review Will it hit Indians
New hurdle for H-1B workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools
New hurdle for HB workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools
CM Revanth Urges US Ambassador To Simplify H-1B Visa Processing, Stamping Procedures
Revanth Reddy also requested an increase in the number of visas for students from Telangana travelling to the USA for hi
H-1B fee could push talent away, US jobs offshore, warns Indian-American lawmaker
HB fee could push talent away US jobs offshore warns IndianAmerican lawmaker
US-Born Citizens Gained From H1B Visas, Says Study
The study adds to the debate over H-1B immigration and suggests that skilled foreign workers can contribute to the wider
Indian man gets 3 H-1B visa rejections, spends Rs 12 lakh to get O-1 visa
Indian man gets HB visa rejections spends Rs lakh to get O visa
After 3 H-1B lottery rejections, Mumbai techie shares $13,000 alternate way to stay in US
After facing three unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, a professional from Mumbai finally triumphs with an O-1 visa. Spe
US Labor official slams H-1B program, blames govt and companies, not workers
Inspector General Anthony DEsposito is conducting an in-depth investigation into the H-1B visa program, highlighting its
H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring
Indian firms cut fresh visa registrations as extensions, transfers, and local hiring gain ground
US extends $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee to visa extensions: Details
Policy could weigh on Indian IT and consulting companies, which are among the major users of the work visa categories
US expands 9-11 fee for H1-B, L-1 visa extension petitions from Sep 9
The US on Monday published new rules that would require large employers to pay a fee of USD 4,000 for H-1B and USD 4,500
FCRA Bill: India Fact-Checks US | Brisbane Australia Anti-India Hate | H-1B Grace Period Shocker
US Republican lawmaker Riley Moore claimed India's new FCRA Bill is an attack on religious minorities. India's top diplo
US to charge $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee on extensions: Who will pay
Working in the US on H-1B? Here's when the new $4,000 fee applies
US Reviews Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Foreign Workers to Find New Jobs
The rule applies to E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN categories of non-immigrant visa holders and their depen
H-1B Workers Could Lose 60-Day Lifeline Under New US Immigration Plan
A move like this could require affected workers and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately.
US senator targets H-1B green card pathway
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) A Republican US senator sought tougher recruitment rules for employers sponsoring foreign worke
Is the Indian-American Dream Facing A New Threat? 5 Trump Decisions Explained
From birthright citizenship to a $100,000 H-1B fee - in under 12 months, the Trump administration has stacked five major
CM Meets Sergio Gor, Seeks Easier US Visa Access for TG Students and Professionals
The Chief Minister raised concerns relating to Telangana professionals working in the US, particularly regarding delays
CM seeks simplification of H-1B visa processing, renewal and stamping procedures
Mr. Revanth Reddy seeks more visas to Telangana students
Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians
The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to
$100,000 To Work In US? Trump's Plan Threatens Indian Students' H-1B Dreams
Under the new plan, students would reportedly have to pay $100,000 to work in the US -- that's over Rs 95 lakh at curren
7 Years In The US Could Be Enough For Indian H-1B Holders To Qualify For Green Card
US senator Alex Padilla has proposed a bill to replace a 1972 immigration cutoff with a seven-year residency rule for gr
Relief for H-1B Visa Holders in the U.S. as New Bill Aims to Open Green Card Pathway
Washington, July 28: President Donald Trump is tightening immigration laws in the United States. Meanwhile, a senior Dem
DC Edit | Major H-1B Relief For Techies
The rejection comes based on a key constitutional principle that separates powers between executive and legislature. Und
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US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Codify $100,000 Fee
The H-1B programme was created to address workforce shortages for specialised, difficult-to-fill positions -- not to dis
U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas
The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.
U.S. court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee
President Donald Trump had issued a proclamation in September last year imposing a $100,000 fee for obtaining new H-1B v
US Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Revive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The US issues 65,000 H-1B visas annually, along with an additional 20,000 visas for foreign workers holding advanced edu
'US Jobs Are For Americans, Not Foreign Fraudsters': Vance Amid H-1B Probe
Vance said H-1B work visa programme was originally a route for a brilliant technology person, or a brilliant scientist,
'American jobs belong to Americans!': JD Vance's big message as US cracks down on H-1B visa fraud
US VP JD Vance flags H-1B visa fraud, prioritises American workers
US Launches H-1B Fraud Probe; Vance Says American Jobs for American Workers
Vance said the action was part of a broader fraud enforcement effort aimed at protecting taxpayer money and preventing m
Trump Targets H-1B Abuse; Cognizant Named
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony DEsposito said investigators had issued dozens of summons as part of wh
Why US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is A Relief For Indians
Hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals work and study in the country on H-1B visas, L-1 intra-company transfer vi
Supreme Court Ruling on H-1B Visa Provides Relief to Indian Families in the U.S.
New York, June 30: The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling that offers relief to approximately 300,000
H1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent
Anthropic Salaries For H-1B Workers Revealed: Up To Rs 13 Crore Base Pay
Anthropic pays AI staff base salaries up to Rs 13 crore ($1.38 million) to retain talent amid visa challenges.
A Google employee's journey from the US to India and back has ignited a viral debate on career choices and migration. Ma
An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling def
Why was Trumps H-1B fee struck down?
What is the H-1B visa programme and who uses it? Why did the Trump administration impose the $100,000 fee? What impact w
Indian H-1B Worker Sues Employer For Forcing Him To Pay Rs 94 Lakh To Keep Job
The worker, identified as Rishikesh Raj Meesala, alleged that he was pressured into making payments by his Indian Americ
If you import people from third world countries...: Trump gives take on immigration
President Trump renewed his criticism of immigration, stating that large-scale migration from developing countries could
Court Halts Trump Administrations H-1B Visa Fee, States Celebrate Relief
Washington, June 10: Attorneys General from several U.S. states have welcomed a federal court ruling that annulled the T
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the US
US H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin
An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to
US Drops $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Plan: What It Means For International Students
A US federal court blocked the proposed $100000 H-1B visa fee, easing costs for employers sponsoring international worke
Indian-American CEO Facing US Citizenship Loss Over H-1B Visa Fraud
According to the Justice Department, Neeraj Sharma submitted 11 fake H-1B visa applications that falsely claimed foreign
Explained: Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee And Court Decision That Junked It
Many tech companies and universities rely on the H-1B program to fill openings for skilled jobs, and universities use it
From a major U.S. court setback to Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee plan to escalating political turmoil in West Bengal and f
A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the ta
Trump's H1-B visa fee struck down by US court. What does it mean for Indians?
A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, dealing a significant blow t
US Lawmakers Welcome Court Order Scrapping $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A White House spokesperson indicated that the order will be challenged in an appellate court
Indian equity markets trade higher as Iran-Israel tensions ease
A U.S. federal judge striking down President Donald Trumps H-1B visa fee hike is also a mild positive for Indian IT stoc
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B ap
U.S. lawmakers welcome court order scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Republican lawmakers focused on H-1B visas for healthcare workers and teachers who are in short supply particularly in r
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee collapses in court | Judge delivers big blow to immigration agenda
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee is Unlawful, US Judge Rules
The increase in fees has discouraged H-1B visa requests, according to court filings
How H-1B Curbs Are Affecting The Texas Real Estate Market
A wave of H-1B restrictions and AI-related tech layoffs is pushing Indian buyers out of the housing market.
U.S. Lawmakers Seek Relief for Foreign Teachers on H-1B Visas
Washington, June 3: Concerns over the $100,000 H-1B visa fee have extended beyond healthcare to education. Lawmakers are
Over 2 Lakh Applicants Paid $1 Lakh for H-1B Visas: DHS Secretary Mullin
Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday, Mullin said the DHS had received about 2.86 lakh H-
A Nepal-born tech professional, Pratik Karki, shared his arduous US immigration journey after securing his green card. F
US Immigration Expert Muzaffar Chishti Decodes Trumps Targeting of H-1B Workers
Chishti, an expert on US immigration policy, joins The Quint's Raghav Bahl on the latest episode of VIGILANT.
Explained: Why USs Green Card Applicants Are Suddenly More Vulnerable
The H-1B holders are the largest group exposed by USCIS' new memo on green card applications.
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For many in India, a US Green Card is a passport to their land of dreams and seemingly a life of comfort and bigger oppo
US Influencer Targets Telugu Bizman Over Visa Fraud
Gonzales has become a well-known social media influencer in recent months for posting videos in which she visits address
US Official Targets Indians, Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple Over H-1B Visas
In a series of posts on X, the Republican senator from Missouri attacked the US employment-based visa system, alleging i
ICE Probes 10,000 Foreign Students, Including Indians, For OPT Fraud
OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the US for 12, or in some cases 24
Texas Attorney General Sues Chinese Company Over H-1B Visa Fraud Allegations
Washington, May 13: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a company in North Texas and its Chine
Indian H-1B Numbers For 2025 Remain Cons
The H-1B visa programme allows US companies to hire foreign professionals in specialised fields such as information tech