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US govt set to favour high-paid workers in H-1B visa process overhaul

Trump administration proposes weighted H-1B visa selection, replacing lottery with wage-based tiers; move could hit Indian IT firms while favoring high-skilled, high-paid roles in US tech

Trump's new H-1B visa fee caught everyone off guard: JPMorgan chief Dimon

"That caught everyone off guard," Dimon said in a CNBC-TV18 interview. "And so we had a lot of phone calls over the weekend. What does it mean?"

H-1B visa: Trump proposes new system to favour higher-skilled workers

The move aims to protect American workers from unfair wage competition, the note said

Going to UK for college? Expert says job hunt must begin from day one

In an interview with Business Standard, Student Circus co-founder Tripti Maheshwari shares her struggles, advice for Indian students studying abroad, and the platform's growth

Choose France Tour 2025: 50 French universities to visit India in October

France's Choose France Tour 2025 will visit four Indian cities in October, with over 50 universities and schools as Indian enrolments rise 17%

Indian student interest in US drops 46%, Canada 75% in two years: IDP

US study visa Interest Drop: Indian student enquiries for the US dropped 46% in a year and Canada 75% in two years, while Germany and the UAE are emerging as top destinations

Does $100,000 H-1B fee apply to renewals and who pays: 10 FAQs answered

FAQ on H-1B Visa: Trump's order raises the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. These FAQs explain who pays, when it applies, and its impact

China to launch K-Visa for global talent as US slaps $100,000 H-1B fee

China is set to roll out a new K-Visa for young science and technology professionals from October 1, even as the US imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

Golden visas are vanishing in Europe while Trump pushes $1 mn card: Decoded

Europe pulls back golden visas as Trump launches $1m Gold Card for wealthy investors and firms, reshaping global residency options

Trump could discuss H-1B visa fee after trade talks with India: Ex US envoy

Former US Ambassador to New Delhi Tim Roemer's remarks came days after Trump's overhaul of the H-1B visa programme to widen his administration's crackdown on immigrants

The math behind the shock: $100,000 H-1B fee could cost Indian IT $500 mn

The Indian IT industry, which earns over 60% of its revenues from the U.S., has already been reducing dependence on H-1Bs over the past decade

Shifting work back home to cut H-1B visa need: IT companies to govt

The companies had discussions with the government after the US administration announced a sharp hike in H-1B visa fees to a staggering $100,000

Rise in H-1B fee likely to hit OPT plan of Indian students: Experts

If H-1B visas become harder to secure, the OPT period risks being viewed as a temporary stopgap rather than a pathway to stable employment

H-1B visa: Doctors, nurses, care workers may be spared from $100,000 fee

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks panic among Indian doctors, nurses and IT firms, though exemptions for healthcare may soften the blow

Trump 'Gold Card' visa: America's image at risk as elitism overtakes talent

Trump has launched a new $1-5 million "Gold Card" visa scheme, but immigration experts warn it may face court challenges and restrict US residency to only the ultra-wealthy

'Why move to US when work can happen remotely': Sanjeev Sanyal on H-1B visa

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Sanjeev Sanyal today questioned why IT firms in India send people to the US, noting their work does not require physical relocation

Trump's H-1B visa fee hike poses risk to India's remittances, rupee

The potential dent in remittances could put further pressure on the rupee, which has already been among Asia's worst performers

UK plans visa fee cuts for top talent as US hikes H-1B charge to $100,000

Britain is considering waiving fees for its Global Talent visa while the US introduces a steep $100,000 charge for new H-1B applications

Nasscom says $100K H-1B visa fee to have marginal impact on Indian IT firms

Nasscom further said that with the fee being applicable from 2026 onward, companies have time to further expand skilling programs in the US and enhance local hiring

India faces heavy price as Trump's H-1B visa fee hike hits IT sector, jobs

Indians account for more than 70 per cent of all H-1B visas. A steep $100,000 entry fee, paid by employers, for every worker entering the US under the programme will effectively gut it