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Elon Musk Defends H-1B Visa Program Despite Acknowledging System Abuse: America Needs Global Talent
Dec 01, 2025 09:10 am CST
Elon Musk discusses the vital role of H-1B visas in America's tech industry, acknowledging program misuse while emphasizing the continued need for skilled international talent. Despite recent visa restrictions, Musk argues that eliminating the program would harm American innovation as companies struggle to find sufficient domestic talent for technical roles.
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.
Shashi Tharoor Explains Congress Party's Leftward Shift to Counter BJP's Divisive Politics
Nov 14, 2025 04:07 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his party's ideological evolution toward more leftist positions as a strategic response to BJP's politics. The article explores his views on radical centrism, inner-party democracy, and the relationship between Indian talent abroad and national development, offering insights into contemporary Indian political dynamics.
China's K-Visa Program: Competing With US H-1B to Attract Global Tech Talent in Evolving Immigration Landscape
Nov 10, 2025 03:00 pm CST
China's newly launched K-visa program represents Beijing's strategic effort to compete with the United States in attracting global tech talent. Amid tightening US immigration policies and increasing H-1B visa fees under the Trump administration, China is positioning itself as an alternative destination for skilled technology professionals. While offering simplified requirements compared to traditional visa pathways, China faces challenges including language barriers, internet restrictions, and geopolitical tensions as it attempts to reverse its brain drain and address critical skills gaps in advanced technology sectors.
US Chamber Of Commerce Challenges Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Federal Lawsuit
Oct 17, 2025 09:38 am CST
The US Chamber of Commerce has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the legality of the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The Chamber argues this dramatic increase from the previous $3,600 fee violates immigration laws and would significantly harm American businesses, particularly tech companies that rely on foreign talent. The administration defends the fee as a measure to protect American workers, while offering exemptions for existing visa holders.
US Lawmakers Propose Major Reforms to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs Targeting "Loopholes" and Fee Structures
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Three US senators have introduced significant legislation to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programs, targeting alleged loopholes exploited by employers. The bipartisan efforts aim to raise wage standards, mandate public job postings, and implement a wage-based selection process replacing the lottery system. With Indians comprising 71% of H-1B recipients, these changes could profoundly impact Indian IT companies and professionals while reshaping skilled immigration to the United States.
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.
Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Sep 24, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
'Indians In Germany Earn More': Envoy's Migration Call Amid H-1B Visa Row
Sep 24, 2025 02:43 pm CST
As chaos shrouds the United States' H-1B visa programme following Team Trump's $100,000 fee hike, Germany is seizing the moment to attract Indian professionals.
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.