Tag: H-1B Visa Applications

Trump Imposes USD 100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Spotlight on IT Companies and Talent Pipeline

Citing data, the proclamation highlights that the share of foreign STEM workers more than doubled between 2000 and 2019, with IT employees comprising over 65 per cent of H-1B approvals in recent years.

September 20, 2025

Trump Administration Overhauls Visa System: Commerce Secretary Says Reforms Will Protect Jobs for Americans

President Trump, while signing the order, said the Gold Card initiative would fast-track residency and citizenship for wealthy foreigners and was expected to generate billions in revenue.

September 20, 2025

USD 100,000 Annual H-1B Visa Fee: Ajay Bhutoria Warns of Startup Hiring Struggles, FIIDS Calls Policy “Unfortunate”

Khawnderao of the Foundation of India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) termed the policy "very unfortunate," warning of a "huge negative impact" on the U.S. tech industry.

September 20, 2025

Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications to Prioritize American Jobs

According to the White House, the new fee is intended to ensure that only “highly skilled” and irreplaceable foreign workers are brought into the US, while protecting opportunities for American graduates.

September 20, 2025