US Vice President JD Vance has strongly defended the federal government’s decision to investigate the H-1B visa program, arguing that employment opportunities in the United States should primarily benefit American citizens. His remarks come amid renewed political debate over immigration policies, foreign skilled workers, and the future of employment-based visa programs. Speaking about the administration’s...
In a significant legal setback for efforts to impose stricter financial barriers on foreign workers, a United States federal court has struck down a proposed $100,000 fee linked to H-1B visa applications. The ruling is expected to provide substantial relief to thousands of skilled professionals, particularly from India, who rely on the H-1B program to...
A significant tightening of employment-based immigration procedures in the United States is creating growing anxiety among foreign workers, particularly Indian professionals employed under the H-1B visa system. Recent administrative changes and stricter scrutiny surrounding adjustment-of-status applications have reportedly reduced the number of green cards being approved from within the country, affecting thousands of highly skilled...
The United States administration has proposed a significant increase in minimum wage requirements under the H-1B visa programme, a move that could dramatically alter hiring practices for foreign skilled workers and reshape the business strategies of global technology firms. Under the proposed regulation, prevailing wages for H-1B visa holders could rise by nearly 30 percent...
Washington, DC: In a major policy move that could significantly impact the Indian workforce in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a USD 100,000 (approximately ₹90 lakh) annual fee for all H-1B visa holders. The new regulation, effective Sunday (September 21, 12:01 am EDT/9:30 am IST), bars entry into the...
In a major move targeting U.S. immigration policies, President Donald Trump on Friday announced a steep increase in H1-B visa fees, setting the annual cost at $100,000 per visa. The proclamation, signed at the Oval Office, marks one of the most aggressive actions yet by the administration to restrict immigration and prioritize American workers. White...