US employment
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.
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.
As H-1B Cost Surges, A Look At Cost, Eligibility Of L-1, O-1, EB-5, OPT Visas
Sep 22, 2025 10:59 pm CST
Given the substantial H1-B visa fee increase, Indian professionals, who constitute over 70 per cent of H-1B visa holders, are exploring alternative pathways into the US job market.