tech workers
Trump Administration's New H-1B Visa Restrictions: Beyond the $100,000 Fee Hike
Oct 10, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The Trump administration is implementing comprehensive reforms to the H-1B visa program, extending beyond the $100,000 mandatory fee to include changes in eligibility criteria, application processes, and employer scrutiny. Set for potential publication in December 2025, these modifications aim to "protect US workers" but will significantly impact thousands of foreign professionals, particularly from India, who rely on this pathway for employment in the United States.
Canada Aims to Attract Tech Talent Facing US H-1B Visa Restrictions
Sep 28, 2025 02:49 am CST
Canada is actively seeking to recruit technology professionals affected by new H-1B visa fees in the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney has highlighted Canada's opportunity to welcome skilled workers who previously sought H-1B visas, as the country develops strategic immigration policies to attract global tech talent while the US imposes additional barriers.
'H-1B Visa Fee Hike Driven By Trump's Domestic Politics': Shashi Tharoor
Sep 24, 2025 01:32 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the $100,000 hike for the H1-B Visa petition filed after September 21 is a decision taken to appease Trump's "so-called MAGA" supporters.
'Fast And Furious': H-1B Workers Abroad Race To US Amid Chaos Over Order
Sep 21, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 21, 2025 10:56 am CST
In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.