foreign workers in US
White House Defends Trump's "Nuanced" H-1B Visa Policy: Balancing Foreign Expertise with American Jobs
Nov 25, 2025 12:24 pm CST
The White House has clarified President Trump's position on H-1B visas as a balanced approach that initially welcomes specialized foreign workers to establish new industries while emphasizing long-term transition to American employment. Despite imposing a $100,000 fee for new applications to prevent system abuse, Trump supports strategic foreign expertise for sectors like semiconductor manufacturing, with the expectation these workers will train Americans. This policy has sparked debate among conservatives and faces legal challenges from business organizations, even as Indian workers continue to receive the majority of H-1B approvals.
Trump Administration Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Exemptions: Relief for Current US Visa Holders
Oct 21, 2025 10:58 am CST
The USCIS has clarified that international college graduates already in the US changing to H-1B status won't be subject to the Trump administration's new $100,000 visa fee. This provides significant relief to existing visa holders, including Indians on F-1 and L-1 visas. The fee only applies to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries outside the US or those requiring consular notification after September 21, 2025. Current H-1B holders maintain unrestricted travel privileges.