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H1B Visa
What is H1B Visa
The US H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation requires a specialised knowledge and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in areas such as information technology (IT), finance, accounting, architecture, engineering, mathematics, science, medicine, etc.
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Latest Updates on H1B Visa
175 H-1B visa misuse cases under Trump's scrutiny to protect Americans
The Trump administration has opened 175 investigations into alleged misuse of H-1B visa, including fake work sites and underpaid positions, as part of a wider push to protect American jobs
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Canada opens fast-track for H-1B visa holders, announces $1.2 billion plan
Canada sets aside C$1.7 billion to bring in over 1,000 top researchers and launches a fast-track for H-1B visa holders while halving foreign student permits
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US resumes H-1B visa processing after shutdown halts applications
The US Department of Labor's FLAG portal and labour certification systems are back online, allowing H-1B employers and applicants to resume filings delayed by the shutdown
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Indians, H-1Bs 'stole' American Dream from young Americans: Trump admin
The Labour Department's Project Firewall revives Trump's 'America First' rhetoric, alleging that US firms are replacing young Americans with foreign H-1B workers, mostly from India
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US HIRE Act a greater concern than H-1B visa fee hike: Raghuram Rajan
The US HIRE Act aims to boost job creation in the US by discouraging companies from outsourcing work to other countries
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H-1B visas banned at Florida universities: What it means for immigrants
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered state universities to stop using H-1B visas, accusing them of replacing qualified American graduates with foreign workers
Florida Governor directs state universities not to use H-1B visas
Citing examples of professionals on H-1B visas from countries including China, Spain, and the UK, DeSantis questioned the need for foreign hires in academic and research positions
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H-1B workers, foreign students now need a US bank account to pay USCIS fees
USCIS has stopped taking cheques and money orders. Immigration applicants must now pay filing fees by US bank account debit or credit card, using new forms
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H-1B visa: US tech grads lose jobs to cheaper foreign workers, says CEO
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws support from Skillstorm CEO, who says US tech graduates are losing jobs to cheaper foreign workers
H-1B visa fee: From students to skilled workers, full list of who is exempt
USCIS clarifies that the $100,000 H-1B visa fee will only apply to new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, mostly affecting workers outside the United States
H-1B visa's ugly truth: Firms don't look to hire Americans, says investor
US entrepreneur James Fishback says American tech firms should stop hiring skilled workers from India and rely on domestic talent instead
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'H-1B visa system spammed with fraud': White House backs Trump's fee hike
The White House has defended Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike, calling it a move to protect American workers as lawsuits challenge its legality
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Trump's H-1B visa curbs may lure tech talent to China, warns US lawmaker
China's new K visa could attract global tech talent as Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee and tighter student visa rules risk pushing innovators away from the US
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Study shows Indian immigrants key to US economy, H-1B vital for growth
Indians are followed by Chinese immigrants, who lower the debt by over $800,000 per person, followed by Filipinos at $600,000, the study said
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Sensex rises 860 points, Nifty above 26,000: Why are markets rising today?
The US could substantially slash tariffs on Indian exports as the two countries near a trade deal that could see New Delhi cutting oil purchases from Russia, according to reports
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US lawmakers urge Trump to scrap $100K H-1B visa fee hurting startups
The Congress members warned that the move could especially harm small and early-stage companies that depend on global talent to grow
H-1B visa: Avoid travel mistakes that could trigger the $100,000 trap
USCIS has clarified who must pay Donald Trump's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Applicants filing inside the US are exempt, but consular cases abroad will pay
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H-1B, L-1 visa holders, students: Who pays $100,000 fee and who's exempt
Recent US guidance brings relief for Indian students and H-1B visa holders already in the country, confirming they won't be subject to the new $100,000 charge
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H-1B visa: Not every applicant needs to pay $100,000 fee, USCIS clarifies
USCIS clarifies new $100,000 H-1B visa fee rules, detailing who must pay, who is exempt, how to pay online, and when rare exceptions may apply
Relief for H-1B families: US Supreme Court upholds work rights for spouses
US Supreme Court upholds work rights for H-4 visa holders, offering relief to thousands of Indian spouses of H-1B professionals
