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US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reconsider H-1B Visa Restrictions: Indian Tech Talent Critical for US Innovation Leadership
Nov 01, 2025 01:19 pm CST
US lawmakers have petitioned President Trump to reconsider his H-1B visa restrictions, including the $100,000 fee, emphasizing that Indian nationals—who comprise 71% of visa holders—are vital to America's technology leadership and AI innovation. Representatives argue that maintaining access to global talent is essential for US economic competitiveness, national security, and preserving strong US-India strategic relations in the face of Chinese technological advancement.
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.
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.
"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
Sep 20, 2025 11:55 am CST
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.
Indian Envoy Meets US Lawmakers Amid Trade Tensions Over New Tariffs
Aug 22, 2025 03:48 am CST
Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday met with prominent US lawmakers amid a strain in relations between Washington and New Delhi after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.
'Kill Me Too': Shashi Tharoor Recounts Pahalgam Attack Survivor's Cry
Jun 05, 2025 01:11 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in US recalled the harrowing moment during the Pahalgam terror attack when a woman, horrified after watching her husband die, screamed -- "kill me too," but the terrorists said no and told her to go back and tell the story.