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 US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure exceeded the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conflicted with federal immigration law. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, sitting in Manhattan, issued the ruling on Friday, August 21,...
US Vice President JD Vance has intensified his criticism of outsourcing, foreign labor and immigration policies, arguing that decades of economic decisions weakened American manufacturing and left working-class communities struggling with job losses and social disruption. Speaking in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, Vance presented the decline of American industry as part of a broader...
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...
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...
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...
In a compelling account of perseverance and resilience, an Indian-origin software engineer working at Microsoft in the United States has captured widespread attention after sharing her long and emotionally taxing journey toward securing permanent residency. Her story highlights not only personal determination but also the unpredictable nature of the U.S. immigration system, particularly for highly...
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the newly implemented $100,000 H-1B visa fee, describing it as a “lawful and necessary measure” to safeguard American workers and curb system abuse. The decision has sparked a series of lawsuits from tech firms, industry groups, and unions, who claim the policy is unconstitutional and economically...
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...
Washington, DC: The Trump administration has launched a premium immigration initiative, introducing the $1 million “Gold Card” programme, which allows wealthy individuals worldwide to secure US permanent residency. The programme is expected to generate billions of dollars for the US Treasury while prioritizing high-value applicants. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that individual applicants will pay...