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Trump signs proclamation imposing US$100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
The new $100,000 annual fee targets program abuses that displace American workers and aims to prioritize hiring of highly skilled foreign professionals, impacting mostly tech companies.
- 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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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.
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Trump makes H-1B visa not profitable to boost employment of US nationals
US President Donald Trump has upped the H-1B visa fee for employers to US$100,000 annually, effective Sept 21. The measure is intended to boost hiring local workers. 'So there is an incentive to hire Americans,' Trump argued.
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Total News Sources495
Leaning Left64Leaning Right66Center168Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
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C 56%
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