Tag: H-1B Visas

US Reaffirms H-1B Focus on American Jobs, Pushes to Curb Trade with Russia Amid Ukraine War

“H-1B is a policy to prioritise investment in the American IT sector. We want to invest in American citizens, first and foremost, in training them,” MacLeod said on Thursday.

September 25, 2025

Akhilesh Yadav Slams Centre’s “Weak Foreign Policy” Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee

Yadav further alleged that India remains over-dependent on imports, including oil, and accused the government of repeated economic missteps.

September 20, 2025

Kharge Calls $100K H-1B Visa Fee Trump’s “Birthday Gift” to PM Modi, Slams Foreign Policy Failures

Kharge posted on X, “Indians are pained by the return gifts you have received after the birthday call… USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas hits Indian tech workers the hardest, with 70 per cent of them being Indians.”

September 20, 2025

Tech Giants Urge H-1B and H-4 Visa Holders to Stay or Return to US Ahead of Trump’s Visa Fee Overhaul

"If you have H-1B status and are in the US, stay in the country for now," Amazon stated, adding, "We recommend H-1B and H-4 visa holders return to the US before 12:00 AM EDT on September 21."

September 20, 2025

Congress Criticises PM Modi as US Imposes USD 100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas, Calls Move a Blow to Indian Tech Talent

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gogoi accused him of “strategic silence and loud optics”, calling it a liability for the nation’s interests.

September 20, 2025

“America’s Loss, India’s Gain”: Amitabh Kant Sees Opportunity in Trump’s H-1B Visa Overhaul

Entrepreneur Kunal Bahl, former CEO of Snapdeal, also noted that the new regulations may prompt a significant number of skilled professionals to return to India.

September 20, 2025

Former Indian Diplomat Calls Trump’s USD 100,000 H-1B Fee “Regressive,” Warns of Impact on India

“This is a regressive step in my view. India is the country that provides a large portion of talent, so this move will directly impact us,” Trigunayat said.

September 20, 2025

Trump Imposes USD 100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Spotlight on IT Companies and Talent Pipeline

Citing data, the proclamation highlights that the share of foreign STEM workers more than doubled between 2000 and 2019, with IT employees comprising over 65 per cent of H-1B approvals in recent years.

September 20, 2025

Trump Administration Overhauls Visa System: Commerce Secretary Says Reforms Will Protect Jobs for Americans

President Trump, while signing the order, said the Gold Card initiative would fast-track residency and citizenship for wealthy foreigners and was expected to generate billions in revenue.

September 20, 2025

USD 100,000 Annual H-1B Visa Fee: Ajay Bhutoria Warns of Startup Hiring Struggles, FIIDS Calls Policy “Unfortunate”

Khawnderao of the Foundation of India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) termed the policy "very unfortunate," warning of a "huge negative impact" on the U.S. tech industry.

September 20, 2025