skilled immigration
JD Vance Defends H-1B Visa Reforms: Protecting American Workers from Wage Undercutting
Oct 30, 2025 04:09 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration's H-1B visa reforms, arguing that the current system allows employers to hire foreign workers at discounted rates, undermining American wages. The new policy includes a $100,000 fee for new applications, aimed at restoring the visa program's original purpose of retaining exceptional talent rather than replacing domestic 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.
Indian Graduate's Viral "Love You, America" Post Highlights Visa Struggles and Alternative Career Paths for International Students
Oct 03, 2025 10:51 pm CST
An Indian biotechnology graduate, Ananya Joshi, shares her emotional journey leaving the US after visa complications prevented her from continuing employment despite numerous interviews. Her viral Instagram post offers perspective to international students, encouraging them to explore opportunities beyond America in countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Singapore, especially as US visa policies become more restrictive under the Trump administration.
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: Former Indian UN Envoy Calls It a "Tax on Trust" Between India and US
Sep 25, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Former Indian UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin criticizes the US's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike as undermining bilateral trust and proposes India's Global Capability Centers as an alternative solution to retain tech talent, with GCCs projected to grow from $68 billion to $128 billion in exports by 2030.