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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, Current Holders Exempt
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, Current Holders Exempt

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...

“‘Pause All H-1Bs,’ Say US Tech Workers Amid 130,000 Layoffs, Sparking Heated Online Debate”
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“‘Pause All H-1Bs,’ Say US Tech Workers Amid 130,000 Layoffs, Sparking Heated Online Debate”

Amid a growing wave of layoffs in the US tech sector, a viral post on professional networking platform TeamBlind has reignited a contentious debate over the role of H-1B visa holders in the American job market. The US tech industry has already witnessed more than 130,000 layoffs in 2025 alone, with major firms like Amazon,...