H 1b Visa

While acknowledging that some highly skilled individuals do enter the US through H-1B visa programme, political science professor Dr Ron Hira argued that many roles filled by visa holders could be handled by American workers.

IITs see opportunity in Trump’s H-1B curbs

For decades, graduates of the IITs — which accept fewer than 2% of those who apply — have flocked to the US to work in lucrative sectors from finance to technology.

Indian techie sues US employer over forced labour, caste bias; calls H-1B visa exploitation a ‘Squid Game’

Vallabhaneni claims that his earnings were so inconsistent that he could not afford rent or basic medical care. The lapse in health insurance left him and his wife without treatment, even when he suffered a severe leg injury.

Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

Nalin’s stance sharply contrasts with that of his mother, Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly defended legal and merit-based immigration as essential to the American story.

H-1B visa curbs lift subcontracting costs for Indian IT firms; Infosys sees steepest rise

Beyond tightening H-1B visa rules, demand uncertainties are also driving IT firms to focus on short-term contractors rather than hiring full-time employees.

H-1B visa hopefuls are being shut out of jobs by wary recruiters

The complications have intensified since the Trump administration introduced a sweeping overhaul of the H-1B visa program in September, including a new $100,000 application fee for employers seeking to sponsor skilled foreign workers,

US revoked 80,000 visas this year: What it means for Indian students and workers | Explained

The move reflects a sweeping effort by the Trump administration to crack down on foreigners who flout US laws or are deemed a risk to national security.

Raghuram Rajan warns US HIRE Act poses bigger risk to India than H-1B visa fee hike

Rajan said the HIRE Act could extend tariffs beyond goods to include outsourced services, directly hitting India’s information technology and services exports.

US resumes H-1B and Green Card application processing: What Indian applicants should know | Explained

The resumption marks a crucial relief for industries such as technology, healthcare, and education, which rely heavily on skilled overseas professionals, especially those from India.

‘American dream stolen’: Trump administration targets H-1B visa ‘abuse’, cites Indian tech workers

The Trump administration’s Labour Department launched a new campaign and Project Firewall initiative accusing firms of abusing H-1B visas, highlighting India’s dominance and pledging to prioritise American workers.

'Many may simply stop coming': How H-1B visa fee hike has sparked alarm among Indian doctors in US

Last month, the Donald Trump administration announced plans to raise the H-1B visa fee for new skilled-worker applicants to $100,000, sending shockwaves through the medical community.

America’s biggest economic asset: What an average Indian immigrant can save the US govt over lifetime | Explained

The report recommends auctioning EB-5 green cards and allocating H-1B visas based on the salaries employers offer, adjusted for local cost of living and the applicant's age.

'H1B system spammed with fraud': White House cites 'abuse’ as it prepares to battle lawsuits over visa fee hike

The Trump administration is defending its new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it essential to curb fraud and protect American workers, despite lawsuits from businesses, unions, and advocacy groups.

US $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Who needs to pay and who doesn’t | Understanding rules and exemptions

This clarification on H-1B visa fee brings much-needed clarity to workers and employers, distinguishing between new hires subject to the fee and existing visa holders who remain unaffected.

US offers clarity on $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Who pays, who is exempt and what it means for Indian techies

The fresh guidelines issued on October 20 provide major relief to IT workers and comes after the US Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration over the new norms

US Chamber of Commerce sues over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Trump administration’s steep new fees for H-1B work visas have rattled US business, but most remained silent after the policy was announced

Are more H-1B restrictions coming after $100,000 visa fee? Here’s what Trump’s new plan means for Indians

The combination of higher fees, stricter eligibility criteria, and increased oversight is likely to make the process significantly harder for both applicants and employers.

Nvidia to keep sponsoring H-1B visas despite $100,000 fee, Jensen Huang tells employees: Report

The order, issued last month, has unsettled thousands of skilled professionals, many of whom are from India and China, who depend on the H-1B programme to work in the United States.

US visa no longer a passport to love for Indians after Trump H-1B squeeze

Since returning to office in January, Trump has launched a broad immigration crackdown, including efforts to limit legal pathways to residency

India defends skilled worker flow as Trump tightens H-1B rules

Trump’s move to slap a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications for skilled workers will disproportionately hurt Indians, who make up two-thirds of the visas

Stanford, Columbia risk getting hit by Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee

Stanford, the largest employer of H-1B holders in the education sector, currently employs more than 500 staff and faculty on the high-skill visa

Accenture sees 'opportunity' in H-1B visa changes, impact limited to only 5% of US workforce

CEO Julie Sweet said every time there’s a big policy change, unfolded over decades, it has usually driven more business for the company.

Navigating the 2026 admission season: How to realise US dreams amid visa policy shifts

H-1B Visa Policy: Indian students face uncertainty due to a new $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B visa petitions, but experts advise strategic planning, skill-building, and exploring alternatives like Canada, the UK, and Australia.

From H-1B to EB-5: Decoding the alphabet soup of US visas; eligibility, fee and how they work

For many Indians hoping to study, work or settle there, knowing what each visa means has never been more important. This explainer deep-dives into how America’s visa system works and what options exist for workers, students and families.

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee could eliminate 140,000 jobs in US a year, Indians to take biggest hit: Expert

The executive order, signed by Trump last week, marks a dramatic increase from the previous H-1B application fees that ranged between $215 and $5,000 depending on company size.