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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.
"Abuse Of H-1B Programme National Security Threat": Trump As He Hikes Visa Fees
Sep 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said abuse of the H-1B programme is a national security threat as he signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a staggering annual USD 100,000 fee on the visas
Why Amitabh Kant Doesn't See $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee As Setback For India
Sep 20, 2025 01:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's decision to raise the annual fee for H-1B visa to $100,000 will prove to be the country's loss and India's gain, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Saturday.