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Tata Technologies Shifts to Local US Hiring Strategy Amid Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hikes
Oct 23, 2025 06:21 pm CST
In response to the Trump administration's increased H-1B visa fees, Tata Technologies is pivoting toward hiring more local US talent. CEO Warren Harris confirmed this strategic shift while remaining optimistic about the US market despite recent challenges in the automotive sector due to tariffs. The engineering services provider, which recently reported a 5% profit increase, also plans more targeted acquisitions following its announced purchase of Germany's ES-Tec Group.
Impact of Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike on TCS and the Indian IT Industry
Oct 03, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Tata Consultancy Services faces investor scrutiny as Trump's H-1B visa fee increase to $100,000 threatens to impact earnings across the Indian IT sector by 4-13%. As the second-largest user of these visas, TCS must address concerns about profitability while the NSE Nifty IT index has already fallen 7.3% since the announcement.
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.
Racist Online Campaign Targets Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing Back to US After Trump Announcement
Sep 28, 2025 02:47 pm CST
Far-right trolls launched a coordinated online effort to block Indian H-1B visa holders from booking flights back to the US following Donald Trump's surprise $100,000 visa fee announcement. The campaign, called "clog the toilet," deliberately disrupted airline booking systems, forcing visa holders like software engineer Amrutha Tamanam to pay inflated prices for last-minute flights despite the White House later clarifying the fee wouldn't apply to current visa holders.
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.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
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.
"Great Solution": Netflix Co-Founder Praises Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Sep 23, 2025 01:38 pm CST
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who has worked on H1-B policy for three decades, has praised US President Donald Trump's move to slap a $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers.
Indian Tech Industry To Enhance Local Skilling, Hiring In US: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 12:16 pm CST
The Indian IT and tech industry is spending more than $1 billion on local upskilling and hiring in the US, and the number of local hires has increased tremendously, the industry's apex body Nasscom said on Monday.
'Fast And Furious': H-1B Workers Abroad Race To US Amid Chaos Over Order
Sep 21, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.