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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
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Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
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Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
The US has unveiled plans to make more changes to the H-1B visa programme just days after President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in fees to $100,000.
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US Green Card, H-1B Visa, F-1 Visa Holders Cautioned Over Travelling Abroad
Due to the Trump Administration's massive crackdown on immigrants - both illegal and legal - key immigration agencies of the US have enhanced scrutiny of those travelling abroad and even more greatly heightened checks for those returning to the US.
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H-1B Visa: Why US Wants Employers To Hire Americans Over Migrant Workers. How It Impacts Indians
At the heart of this controversy lies the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) investigation into the matter, aimed at safeguarding jobs for US workers.
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Trump's 'America First' Agenda May Lead To Tighter H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the America First' agenda, opined trade experts.
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Mega India-US Deals: New H-1B Visa Rules, Space Pact, More Consulates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second day in the US saw several big ticket announcements aimed at boosting ties between the two countries, ranging from the areas of defence cooperation to space expeditions to visa rules.
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US Proposal On H-1B For Speciality Jobs May Affect Hundreds Of Indians
The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on site in the US, a move which could affect hundreds of Indians.
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US Unveils New H-1B Visa Rules, To Make Sure American Workers "Put First"
US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday unveiled a tightening of rules for immigration visas used widely by technology firms, claiming the new system would be better for American workers.
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US Judge Blocks H-1B Visa Ban, Says President Donald Trump "Exceeded His Authority"
In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the President exceeded his constitutional authority.
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US' Final Call On H-1B Visas Could Affect Tens Of Thousands Of Indians
The White House has formally received the proposed changes in the existing regulations to end the work authorisation for certain categories of H-1B foreign work visas.
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US Announces "Efficient" New Rule For Filing H-1B Visas
As part of its effort to give greater chance to foreign workers who have received higher education from the US, the Trump administration on Wednesday formally announced a new rule related to the filing of H-1B visas, asserting that it is more efficient, effective and helps in attracting best talent in the US.
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Washington To Give Preference To US-Educated Workers For H1-B Visas
The US government has announced plans to change the H1-B visa programme to give preference to workers with advanced American degrees, a move which could potentially have the effect of reducing visas for those educated elsewhere.
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"Dramatic Increase" In H-1B Visas Being Held Up, Says US Employers' Group
There has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft has said and alleged that the US immigration agency was "acting outside" of its own regulations.
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US Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Rules: Who Pays, Who's Exempt, And How To Make The Payment
For international professionals - especially recent graduates and early-career job seekers - the fee could make the H-1B route less accessible to get the opportunity to work in the U.S.
-
Team Trump Signals "Significant" Changes In H-1B Visa Allotment Before 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there will be "a significant number of changes" in the H1B visa process before February 2026, when the new fee of USD 100,000 goes into effect.
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What India Said On Proposed Changes To H-1B Visa Selection Process
The government is aware of the one-month public comment period before the final rules are drafted for overhauling the H-1B visa lottery system, the Foreign Ministry has said.
-
Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
The US has unveiled plans to make more changes to the H-1B visa programme just days after President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in fees to $100,000.
-
US Green Card, H-1B Visa, F-1 Visa Holders Cautioned Over Travelling Abroad
Due to the Trump Administration's massive crackdown on immigrants - both illegal and legal - key immigration agencies of the US have enhanced scrutiny of those travelling abroad and even more greatly heightened checks for those returning to the US.
-
H-1B Visa: Why US Wants Employers To Hire Americans Over Migrant Workers. How It Impacts Indians
At the heart of this controversy lies the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) investigation into the matter, aimed at safeguarding jobs for US workers.
-
Trump's 'America First' Agenda May Lead To Tighter H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the America First' agenda, opined trade experts.
-
Mega India-US Deals: New H-1B Visa Rules, Space Pact, More Consulates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second day in the US saw several big ticket announcements aimed at boosting ties between the two countries, ranging from the areas of defence cooperation to space expeditions to visa rules.
-
US Proposal On H-1B For Speciality Jobs May Affect Hundreds Of Indians
The State Department has proposed not to issue temporary business visas for H-1B speciality occupations which allowed companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on site in the US, a move which could affect hundreds of Indians.
-
US Unveils New H-1B Visa Rules, To Make Sure American Workers "Put First"
US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday unveiled a tightening of rules for immigration visas used widely by technology firms, claiming the new system would be better for American workers.
-
US Judge Blocks H-1B Visa Ban, Says President Donald Trump "Exceeded His Authority"
In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the President exceeded his constitutional authority.
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US' Final Call On H-1B Visas Could Affect Tens Of Thousands Of Indians
The White House has formally received the proposed changes in the existing regulations to end the work authorisation for certain categories of H-1B foreign work visas.
-
US Announces "Efficient" New Rule For Filing H-1B Visas
As part of its effort to give greater chance to foreign workers who have received higher education from the US, the Trump administration on Wednesday formally announced a new rule related to the filing of H-1B visas, asserting that it is more efficient, effective and helps in attracting best talent in the US.
-
Washington To Give Preference To US-Educated Workers For H1-B Visas
The US government has announced plans to change the H1-B visa programme to give preference to workers with advanced American degrees, a move which could potentially have the effect of reducing visas for those educated elsewhere.
-
"Dramatic Increase" In H-1B Visas Being Held Up, Says US Employers' Group
There has been a "dramatic increase" in the number of H-1B visas being held up, a coalition of American employers representing top IT companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft has said and alleged that the US immigration agency was "acting outside" of its own regulations.
