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Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers
For Arun Kumar (name changed), a techie from south Tamil Nadu, the past 30 hours have been a whirlwind of stress and frantic search for a flight ticket to the US
 "Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers")
IT stocks brace for H-1B visa impact; but there's a silver lining: Analysts
Another silver lining for the companies and the markets, analysts said, is the falling dependence on the H-1B visa in the last few years.
 "IT stocks brace for H-1B visa impact; but there's a silver lining: Analysts")
H-1B visa fee hike disruptive but may boost local hiring: Ex-Nasscom chief
The move is a protectionist measure by the US government and it would also affect American companies as it would be difficult to get talented manpower into the US, he said
 "H-1B visa fee hike disruptive but may boost local hiring: Ex-Nasscom chief")
Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans
People who are standing in boarding lines at airports, people who are leaving for their own wedding tomorrow, things like that. They are cancelling because they don't know what to do
 "Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans")
Telangana govt blames Centre for inaction on US H-1B visa fee hike
State IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, who condemned Trump's move, said it would have an adverse impact on Indian tech companies and job aspirants
Major American tech companies to bear the brunt of H-1B visa fee hike
Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reveals that out of the top 10 beneficiaries of the H-1B programme in 2025, only two are Indian IT services firms and the rest are global
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Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee stirs anger in US and India, with doctors, tech firms and policy experts warning of devastating fallout
 "Trump govt hates Indian H-1Bs, but we're lucky to have them, say US experts")
Nasscom says US' new H-1B visa policy to impact Indian engineers, IT cos
It said that a one-day deadline to implement the order was concerning as it creates considerable uncertainty for businesses, professionals, and students across the world
H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan
US Firm on H1-B Visa Fee Hike: Microsoft, JPMorgan and Amazon warn H-1B staff to stay in the US after Trump's order makes visas cost $100,000 each. Legal challenge underway
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$1 million for 10 H-1B visa workers: What Trump's order means for US firms
Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 citing US job losses, but experts say mass displacement is a myth, with 96% of US software developers employed
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Indians hold 71% of H-1B visas - Trump's Rs 90 lakh fee hits them hardest
Trump orders $100,000 H-1B visa fee, hitting Indian techies hardest. Lawyers warn of lawsuits, Microsoft issues travel guidance
 "Indians hold 71% of H-1B visas - Trump's Rs 90 lakh fee hits them hardest")
America's loss will be India's gain: Kant on $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Amitabh Kant highlighted that India has some of the finest innovators and professionals who can contribute to the country's growth
 "America's loss will be India's gain: Kant on $100,000 H-1B visa fee")
Indian H-1B holder overstays 60-day grace rule, faces ban: What to know
An Indian H-1B visa holder overstayed after misjudging US rules, sparking warnings for professionals about the strict 60-day grace period and entry checks
H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery
H-1B reform is back in the US spotlight as Senator Jim Banks proposes scrapping OPT, raising wages to $150,000 and ending the visa lottery
 "H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery")
Indian IT firms slash H-1B dependence as US tightens immigration rules
Indian IT companies are reportedly cutting down on H-1B visas, hiring more locally in the US, as tougher immigration rules, rising costs, and AI-led changes reshape global outsourcing models
No more visas for Indians, say Trump supporters: 'America is full'
Charlie Kirk and Ron DeSantis attack Indian H-1B workers as US trade talks hint at more visas. Indian professionals push back, citing tax, jobs, and innovation impact
 "No more visas for Indians, say Trump supporters: 'America is full'")
US visa changes from today: Dropbox scrapped for H-1B, tourists, students
US visa changes: From September 2, nearly all non-immigrant US visa applicants-including students and H-1B workers-must attend in-person interviews, ending age and renewal waivers
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H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data
With US officials calling the H-1B programme a "scam", former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai said Indian IT firms now rely less on the visa, with American tech giants among the top applicants
No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US
Business Standard poll finds 78% of Indians would skip US studies if OPT and H-1B vanish, as Trump's visa overhaul sparks fresh doubts
 "No H-1B visa or OPT? 78% Indians will give up plans to study in the US")
Indian IT firms steadier as reliance on H-1B visas has fallen: Mohandas Pai
There was no official word from IT industry association Nasscom after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made scathing remarks on these work visas
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