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New US Policy Requires H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public for Enhanced Security Screening
Dec 04, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Starting December 15, the US State Department will implement new vetting procedures requiring all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to set their social media profiles to "public" as part of enhanced security screening. This measure, previously applied only to students and exchange visitors, represents the latest in a series of immigration restrictions under the Trump administration, which has also introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas and paused immigration applications from 19 countries of concern.
Trump Administration Announces Major H-1B Visa Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and System Reform Coming by 2026
Sep 30, 2025 02:17 pm CST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans for comprehensive changes to the H-1B visa program before February 2026, including the implementation of a $100,000 one-time fee for new applications. The administration aims to prioritize highly-skilled professionals like doctors and educators while reducing reliance on "inexpensive" tech consultants. Simultaneously, the Department of Labor has launched "Project Firewall" to protect American workers and ensure employer compliance with visa regulations.
Exclusive: Indian Techie On How She Spent $2,000 To Beat H-1B Deadline
Sep 24, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Amrutha Tamanam was in India last week on paid leave when her boss in the US messaged her about President Donald Trump's new diktat of $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
How Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Could Impact US Economy More Than India
Sep 23, 2025 04:16 pm CST
US President Donald Trump shook thousands of American dreams this weekend with an abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on skilled worker permits - the H-1B visas.
"Caught Everyone Off Guard": JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon On Trump's H-1B Visa Fee
Sep 23, 2025 01:27 pm CST
Some big tech companies warned H-1B visa holders to stay in the US or return quickly after the Trump administration said it would ask companies to pay the fee for such visas.
H-1B Visa Could Be Up For Negotiation Once Trade Deal Signed: US Ex-Envoy
Sep 23, 2025 02:59 am CST
US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a massive fee on Indians seeking fresh H-1B visas could come back on the negotiating table once the trade deal between the two nations is concluded, former US Ambassador to New Delhi Tim Roemer said.
Indians Deboard Emirates Plane After Trump's H-1B Fee Order, Flight Delayed By 3 Hours
Sep 22, 2025 04:24 pm CST
At San Francisco International Airport, several Indian passengers allegedly disembarked from an Emirates flight right before take-off, resulting in a three-hour delay.
Amid Trump's H-1B Chaos, China Opens Door For Global Talent With 'K Visa'
Sep 22, 2025 12:31 pm CST
As US President Donald Trump's new $100,000 visa fee sets off panic and confusion, China has announced a new visa category to lure in young science and technology talent.
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.