H-1B visa fees
Trump's India Tariffs Push Modi Closer to Putin: Congressional Warning on Strategic Misstep
Dec 11, 2025 11:50 am CST
Congressional Democrats warn that President Trump's punitive tariffs and H-1B visa fees are jeopardizing the critical US-India strategic partnership, citing PM Modi's warm reception of Russian President Putin as evidence of India's shifting alignments. Experts testify that the administration's confrontational approach risks undermining decades of bipartisan progress in bilateral relations and may have lasting geopolitical consequences as India seeks alternative partnerships.
US Ends Automatic EAD Renewal Policy: Impact on Indian Workers and New Immigration Requirements
Oct 30, 2025 09:29 am CST
The US Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new policy ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for migrant workers, effective October 30, 2025. This change, emphasizing increased security vetting, will significantly impact thousands of foreign employees including Indians, who must now apply for renewals up to 180 days before expiration or risk employment gaps. The policy shift follows other recent immigration measures including the $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase.
USISPF Chief Calls for Resolution in US-India Trade Negotiations Before November Deadline
Oct 09, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Mukesh Aghi, President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, discusses progress in trade negotiations while criticizing the 50% US tariff on Indian goods as counterproductive. With both nations working to finalize a deal before November, Aghi highlights the complex balance between geopolitical concerns, H-1B visa fees, and the enduring $200 billion trade relationship, emphasizing the need to move from "rhetoric to resolution" before the upcoming ASEAN summit.
Declining US Student Visa Approvals: Indian Applications Drop 44.5% Under Trump Administration's New Restrictions
Oct 07, 2025 02:27 am CST
The United States has issued 19.1% fewer student visas in August 2024 compared to the previous year, with Indian applicants facing the steepest decline at 44.5%. China has overtaken India as the leading source country for international students, while the Trump administration implements stricter visa policies, including social media vetting and increased fees for H-1B visas predominantly used by Indian tech workers.
Harvard Economist Warns: Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Crackdown Will Stifle US Economic Growth
Oct 01, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff warns that the Trump administration's high tariffs on several countries and steep H-1B visa fee hikes will significantly hamper US economic growth. He emphasizes that restricting access to skilled foreign workers, particularly from India who comprise 70% of H-1B visa holders, will deprive American tech companies of crucial talent and recommends India lower its own tariffs while seeking diversified trade partnerships to mitigate potential economic impact.