Department of Homeland Security
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.
Armed Confrontation Between US Border Patrol and Woman During Immigration Protests in Chicago
Oct 05, 2025 10:45 am CST
US Border Patrol agents shot an armed woman during major immigration protests in Chicago, heightening tensions between federal authorities and demonstrators. The incident occurred as protesters clashed with ICE agents, leading to President Trump authorizing National Guard deployment despite Governor Pritzker's objections. Similar confrontations between immigration enforcement and protesters have erupted in multiple Democratic-led cities across the nation.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Targeting of Pro-Palestinian Students Unconstitutional Violation of Free Speech Rights
Oct 01, 2025 09:07 am CST
A federal judge has condemned the Trump administration's policy of arresting and attempting to deport international students participating in pro-Palestinian protests as unconstitutional suppression of free speech. Judge William Young ruled that non-citizen students retain First Amendment protections despite administration claims to the contrary, citing cases of students detained for weeks without criminal charges and revealing that authorities used lists from pro-Israel organizations to target individuals for arrest.
Elderly US Citizen Files $50 Million Claim After Violent Takedown by ICE Agents During Car Wash Raid
Sep 26, 2025 04:35 pm CST
A 79-year-old American citizen, Rafie Shouhed, has filed a $50 million claim against the US government after being violently restrained by ICE agents during a raid on his Los Angeles car wash. Surveillance footage shows masked agents throwing him to the ground and allegedly ignoring his pleas about a heart condition. Shouhed was detained for nearly 12 hours despite officers acknowledging his citizenship status, and later required hospital treatment for broken ribs, elbow injuries, and traumatic brain injury.
Trump Administration Proposes To Scrap H-1B Lottery System, Floats New Rules
Sep 24, 2025 02:01 am CST
The United States has proposed to amend the regulations of the H-1B visa programme just days after President Trump signed a proclamation to curtail it.
Doctors To Be Exempted From $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee? What Team Trump Said
Sep 23, 2025 09:50 am CST
The White House has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may exempt doctors from the newly introduced $100,000 fee on high-skilled H-1B visa applications.
US Announces $1,00,000 Fee For New H-1B Petitions After September 21
Sep 22, 2025 12:29 pm CST
All new H-1B visa petitions submitted after September 21, including those for the FY2026 lottery, will require payment of the USD 100,000 fee, as announced by President Donald Trump in a recent proclamation, the US government has said.
"Abuse Of H-1B Programme National Security Threat": Trump As He Hikes Visa Fees
Sep 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said abuse of the H-1B programme is a national security threat as he signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a staggering annual USD 100,000 fee on the visas
What Are Trump's Gold, Platinum, Corporate Gold Cards For H-1B Workers?
Sep 20, 2025 11:54 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Friday dramatically raised to $100,000 the annual fee for the H-1B visa for high-tech foreign workers - a move that is going to significantly impact Indians who are hired by tech firms and others.
"It's Just Not Economic Anymore": US On Imposing $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 20, 2025 11:37 am CST
The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers.