The Donald Trump administration has proposed a dramatic increase in the cost of hiring highly skilled foreign workers through the H-1B visa programme, with a new fee of $103,265 for covered H-1B petitions. The proposed charge could significantly change the cost-benefit calculation for American companies that depend on international professionals to fill specialised positions. It...
A growing number of highly skilled Indian professionals working in the United States under the H-1B visa program are reportedly reconsidering their long-term future in the country due to persistent green card processing delays. Immigration experts say that extended waiting periods—often stretching well beyond a decade—are prompting many workers and their families to explore alternative...
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...
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...
In a major clarification that brings relief to thousands of Indian professionals, the United States government has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions filed for candidates outside the country. Existing H-1B visa holders, those seeking extensions, or employees changing roles within the same company will not...
Mumbai, September 20: Kunal Bahl, entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank India judge, shared an inspiring story on social media about how a career setback became a turning point in his life. The former CEO and co-founder of Snapdeal, one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, recounted how his H‑1B visa application at Microsoft was rejected in...