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H-1B Visa Program Faces Uncertainty Amid Tech Hiring Shifts

The H-1B visa program, a primary pathway for skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States, is once again under scrutiny as hiring trends and policies evolve. Recent reports…

Admin March 20, 2026

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US Judge Clears Trump-Era $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, DHS Moves to Wage-Based Lottery

A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to impose a steep $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, delivering a major setback to U.S. technology companies…

admin December 24, 2025

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States File Lawsuit to Block $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

California, along with nineteen other U.S. states, has filed a federal lawsuit in Boston to challenge the Trump administration’s new rule imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for…

Admin December 14, 2025

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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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Trump Administration Unveils H-1B Visa Overhaul with Massive Fee Hike

The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program, aimed at prioritizing higher-skilled and better-compensated foreign workers. According to a Federal Register notice released Tuesday, the proposal…

admin September 23, 2025

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H-1B Visa Costs, Uncertainty, and Key Changes Ahead for 2025

As the fiscal year 2025 approaches, both employers and prospective H-1B visa applicants are bracing for significant changes and rising costs associated with securing this highly coveted work permit. The…

admin January 13, 2025