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Trump defends need for skilled foreign workers amid visa crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the need for skilled foreign workers, even as his administration continues to tighten restrictions on employment-based immigration programs such as the H-1B visa. In…

admin November 12, 2025

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US Labor Dept Ad Targets ‘H-1B Visa Abuse’, Singles Out India

The US Department of Labor has released a new public advertisement campaign alleging widespread misuse of the H-1B work visa programme, claiming it has contributed to the displacement of American…

admin October 31, 2025

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US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions, Indian Immigrants Face Job Risk

Weeks after raising the annual H-1B visa fee to $100,000, the United States government has announced the end of automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) — a move that…

admin October 30, 2025

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US Firms Hit Pause as $100K H-1B Fee Reshapes Hiring

A sweeping new rule under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the global job market, with U.S. employers now required to pay a $100,000 supplemental fee for every new…

admin October 28, 2025

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Azoria CEO James Fishback Slams H-1B Program as “Scam”

Azoria CEO James Fishback has ignited controversy after calling the U.S. H-1B visa program a “scam” that is “robbing Americans of jobs and dignity.” In a series of posts and…

admin October 27, 2025

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USCIS Exempts F-1 to H-1B Changes from Trump’s $100K Fee

In a significant clarification, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the $100,000 H-1B fee introduced under President Donald Trump’s September 19 proclamation will not apply to…

admin October 21, 2025

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China’s K Visa vs. US H-1B: A New Era for STEM Talent

Starting October 1, 2025, China will introduce the K visa, a new category aimed at attracting young foreign STEM graduates and early-career researchers. Unlike traditional work visas, the K visa…

admin September 29, 2025

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Microsoft Urges H-1B, H-4 Visa Holders to Return Before $100K Fee Rule

Microsoft has urged employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas who are currently outside the United States to return promptly ahead of a new US government regulation. The rule, set to…

admin September 20, 2025

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H-1B and Temporary Visa Holders Face Deportation Over Past Tax Returns

Immigrants in the United States holding H-1B and other temporary visas are increasingly facing deportation risks as the IRS shares tax data with immigration authorities. Past tax filings, including income…

admin September 9, 2025

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US Bans Third-Country Visa Appointments for Indians

In a sweeping policy shift, the US Department of State has overhauled its global visa appointment system for non-immigrant categories. Effective immediately, applicants are required to schedule their visa interviews…

admin September 9, 2025

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Trump Administration Set to Overhaul H-1B Visa Rules

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revamp the H-1B visa program, introducing stricter eligibility criteria, enhanced scrutiny of employers, and a focus on higher-paid workers—changes that could significantly affect…

Admin September 7, 2025

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H-1B Visa Rules Force Skilled Worker to Leave U.S.

A Minneapolis-based data scientist, Nathan Platter, has highlighted the challenges faced by H-1B visa holders in the United States, sparking a broader conversation about the need for immigration reform. Platter…

admin September 5, 2025