visa reform
Sundar Pichai Defends H-1B Visa Program: "Immigrants' Contribution to US Tech Sector is Phenomenal"
Nov 19, 2025 11:11 pm CST
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, who began his U.S. journey as an international student before becoming a tech leader, has praised the crucial role immigrants play in America's technology innovation. As debates intensify around potential H-1B visa restrictions, Pichai emphasizes the program's importance while acknowledging ongoing government efforts to address its shortcomings, highlighting the significant impact of immigrant professionals—particularly from India—who make up over 70% of H-1B visa holders.
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
Immigration Expert Warns H-1B Visa Ban Would Harm US Healthcare and Economy
Nov 15, 2025 10:41 am CST
A prominent immigration expert warns that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed bill to ban H-1B visas would severely impact US healthcare access and economic growth. The proposal would reduce the annual cap from 85,000 to just 10,000 visas, primarily affecting medical professionals and tech workers, while eliminating pathways to citizenship for visa holders. This comes amid ongoing debates within the Republican party after Trump defended the need for foreign talent in certain sectors.
Trump Administration Announces Major H-1B Visa Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and System Reform Coming by 2026
Sep 30, 2025 02:17 pm CST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans for comprehensive changes to the H-1B visa program before February 2026, including the implementation of a $100,000 one-time fee for new applications. The administration aims to prioritize highly-skilled professionals like doctors and educators while reducing reliance on "inexpensive" tech consultants. Simultaneously, the Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall" to protect American workers and ensure employer compliance with visa regulations.
"We Need Great Workers": Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas
Sep 20, 2025 11:40 am CST
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a new annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, among other changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers that has come under scrutiny by the administration.