immigration reform
Republican Congresswoman Proposes Bill to Eliminate H-1B Visa Program Despite Trump's Recent Support
Nov 14, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced plans to introduce legislation that would completely eliminate the H-1B visa program and remove its pathway to citizenship, despite President Trump's recent softened stance on skilled foreign workers. The proposed bill would significantly impact Indian professionals, who constitute over 70% of H-1B visa holders, with only a temporary exception for medical professionals that would be phased out over ten years.
Walmart Suspends H-1B Visa Hiring as Trump's $100,000 Fee Creates Corporate Workforce Challenges
Oct 22, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Walmart has halted job offers to candidates requiring H-1B visas following the Trump administration's implementation of a $100,000 visa fee. This policy primarily impacts corporate positions at America's largest retail employer of visa holders, illustrating widespread disruption across industries as companies reassess international hiring practices amid controversial immigration reforms that have sparked legal challenges from business organizations.
UK Mandatory Digital ID: Starmer's Bold Move to Combat Illegal Migration and Transform Employment Verification
Sep 26, 2025 10:09 pm CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a mandatory digital ID requirement for all citizens and permanent residents seeking employment, marking a significant shift in UK immigration policy. This comprehensive approach aims to reduce unauthorized migration, combat the shadow economy, and streamline access to public services while addressing long-standing border control challenges. The controversial measure, set to be implemented before 2029, represents the most substantial national identification initiative since World War II.
US Announces $1,00,000 Fee For New H-1B Petitions After September 21
Sep 22, 2025 12:29 pm CST
All new H-1B visa petitions submitted after September 21, including those for the FY2026 lottery, will require payment of the USD 100,000 fee, as announced by President Donald Trump in a recent proclamation, the US government has said.
'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces
Sep 21, 2025 12:58 pm CST
As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.
'Walk Back': Immigration Lawyer On US $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee Clarification
Sep 21, 2025 08:40 am CST
Steven Brown, a partner at the business immigration law firm, Reddy Neumann Brown PC, argued that the clarification is different from the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Friday.
"It's Just Not Economic Anymore": US On Imposing $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 20, 2025 11:37 am CST
The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a USD 100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers.
Trump To Impose $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown
Sep 20, 2025 04:34 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.