Tag: US President Donald Trump

Kharge Calls $100K H-1B Visa Fee Trump’s “Birthday Gift” to PM Modi, Slams Foreign Policy Failures

Kharge posted on X, “Indians are pained by the return gifts you have received after the birthday call… USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas hits Indian tech workers the hardest, with 70 per cent of them being Indians.”

September 20, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Calls PM Modi “Weak” as Congress Slams Govt Over Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi recalled his 2017 remarks on the same issue, stating, “I repeat, India has a weak PM.”

September 20, 2025

Tech Giants Urge H-1B and H-4 Visa Holders to Stay or Return to US Ahead of Trump’s Visa Fee Overhaul

"If you have H-1B status and are in the US, stay in the country for now," Amazon stated, adding, "We recommend H-1B and H-4 visa holders return to the US before 12:00 AM EDT on September 21."

September 20, 2025

Former Indian Diplomat Calls Trump’s USD 100,000 H-1B Fee “Regressive,” Warns of Impact on India

“This is a regressive step in my view. India is the country that provides a large portion of talent, so this move will directly impact us,” Trigunayat said.

September 20, 2025

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

Trump Administration Launches $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ for US Permanent Residency

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the initiative on Friday, describing it as a major shift in America’s immigration policy—prioritising wealth and investment over traditional skill-based criteria.

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

Trump Confirms Xi Jinping’s Approval of TikTok Deal, Paving Way for US Investors’ Control

Trump stressed that Washington would maintain “tight control” over TikTok, calling it a “very good deal” for the US.

September 20, 2025

Trump to designate far-left, anti-fascist group Antifa as “major terrorist organisation”

Trump himself accused the "radical left" of inciting such political violence during his address following Kirk's death.

September 18, 2025