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Trump signs proclamation imposing US$100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
- U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas in an effort to reduce their use.
- The H-1B program has become critical for technology and staffing companies who rely on foreign workers to fill technical roles.
- Critics argue that companies use H-1B visa workers to suppress wages and overlook Americans for jobs they may qualify for.
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Congress Criticizes US H-1B Fee Hike, Calls it a 'Huge Blow' for India
Congress Criticizes US H-1B Fee Hike, Calls it a 'Huge Blow' for India In a sharp rebuke, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized the Indian government's handling of a new US policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. She described the fee hike as a 'huge blow' to India's burgeoning talent pool, particularly affecting young professionals and fresh graduates looking for opportunities in the US.Shrinate's comments come shortly a…
This Friday, President Donald Trump signed a far-reaching executive order that promises a substantial transformation of the H-1B visa system, imposing an unprecedented fee of $100,000 for each application. This bill, announced by the White House Oval Office, not only introduces a significantly high cost for companies seeking to hire foreign talent, but also provides for a comprehensive review of the current wage levels for the H-1B program.
India on H-1B Visa Fee Hike: The Indian Foreign Ministry stated that both India and the United States are partners in innovation and creativity. Therefore, it is hoped that the two countries will jointly discuss the way forward.
India on Trump's H1B visa order: 'Will likely have humanitarian consequences'
Hours after Donald Trump signed a proclamation to raise H-1B visa fee to USD 1 lakh annually, India said on Saturday the US President's move will likely have 'humanitarian consequences' and will cause 'disruption' for families. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it hopes that the Trump administration will address these disruptions 'suitably'. "The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US…
Trump Killed the H1-B Visa Scheme
President Trump’s latest Executive Order on the H1-B visa program is one of the most significant things he has done. It is America First. The H1-B visa has been used to import cheap labor, but companies won’t be doing that any longer. They have to pay $100,000 per year to bring in a foreign high-skilled […] The post Trump Killed the H1-B Visa Scheme appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.
Three-quarters of the approved H-1B visa applicants are Indian nationals, which will come into effect this Sunday.
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