labor shortages
20 US States Challenge Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: Impact on Healthcare and Education
Dec 13, 2025 09:53 am CST
Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it's illegal and threatens essential public services. Led by California, the lawsuit claims the policy bypasses required rulemaking processes and would worsen critical staffing shortages in education and healthcare sectors, where H-1B professionals play vital roles. The controversial fee affects a program that serves as a key pathway for skilled foreign workers, particularly in technology, medicine, and academia.
UK PM Keir Starmer Resists Expanding Visa Access for Indian Workers Despite Business Pressure During Mumbai Visit
Oct 08, 2025 02:28 pm CST
During his visit to Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer firmly rejected calls to increase visa allowances for Indian skilled workers following the UK-India free trade agreement. Despite being accompanied by 125 business leaders concerned about potential labor shortages, Starmer emphasized that the focus should remain on business engagement and investment rather than expanding immigration pathways, as his government faces domestic pressure to limit migration numbers.