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Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown upends Indian IT industry's playbook

The sector, which earns about 57% of its total revenue from the U.S. market, has long gained from U.S. work visa programs and the outsourcing of software and business services

India reaches out to US after shock over Trump's H-1B visa orders

Indian officials reached out to US authorities and top H-1B firms after Trump's orders, as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana leaders raised concerns over impact on Telugu IT workers

US Chamber of Commerce expresses concern over Trump's H-1B visa fee hike

We're concerned about the impact on employees, their families, and employers, the Chamber said

Indian Embassy in US issues emergency number amid H-1B visa fee hike

With 71-72 per cent of H-1B visas going to Indians, the move has sparked concerns about its effects on Indian tech professionals and remittances

$100K H-1B fee may reduce new applications, boost offshoring: Mohandas Pai

Former Infosys CFO and industry veteran Mohandas Pai on Saturday said the US move to impose a steep USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applicants will dampen fresh applications by companies and may accelerate offshoring in coming months. US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will impose USD 100,000 annual visa fee for highly skilled workers. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme was created to bring temporary workers into the US to perform additive, high-skilled functions, but it has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labour, Trump said in the proclamation. Dismissing the notion that companies use H-1B visas to send cheap labour to the US, Pai pointed out that the average salary paid by the top 20 H-1B employers exceeds USD 100,000, and criticised what he termed as misplaced "rhetoric carrying on." An IT industry expert who did not wish to be named said that the fresh approvals for Indian

$100k H-1B visa fee: Microsoft asks employees to stay in US, not travel out

In the email, sent to its employees, Microsoft also asks those who are outside the US and with H1-B and H4 visas to return to the country immediately

$100K H-1B visa fees add to TCS' woes; firm second-biggest beneficiary

Tata Consultancy Services could be among the worst hit by Trump's new visa fee targeting foreign tech workers

'Reckless' H1-B fee will have negative impact on IT industry: US lawmakers

US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move reckless and unfortunate that will have a huge negative impact on the IT industry. Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee is a reckless attempt to cut America off from high-skilled workers who have long strengthened our workforce, fuelled innovation, and helped build industries that employ millions of Americans, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said. Krishnamoorthi said many H-1B holders ultimately become citizens and launch businesses that create well-paying jobs in the US. "While other nations race to attract global talent, the United States should strengthen its workforce and modernise our immigration systemnot erect barriers that weaken our economy and security, he said. Former advisor to president Joe Biden and Asian-American community leader on immigration policy, Ajay Bhutoria, warned of a potential crisis for the US ...

Trump admin to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000: All you need to know

Trump administration clarified that visa quotas are not changing; the annual limit remains 65,000 regular visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders from US universities

Trump to impose $100K fee per year for H-1B visas, likely to impact Indians

India was the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71 per cent of approved beneficiaries, while China was a distant second at 11.7 per cent, according to government data

H-1B visa holders can legally buy US property, but here's what gets tricky

Buy property in US: Buying a home in the US is open to all, but managing rentals could breach visa rules, List of Top overseas buyers of US property (2020-2025), according to NAR

Trump’s tariffs take effect, H-1B visa ‘total scam’, Vaishno Devi landslide & more

US President Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariff on Indian goods took effect today, raising the total levy to 50%. Amid this, India is launching dedicated outreach programmes in 40 countries.

H-1B visa must end? Even US' AI needs 'brown hands', says tech entrepreneur

US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for an end to Indian H-1B visas, sparking backlash from tech leaders who say immigrant talent powers US innovation

Trump's immigration overhaul: What it means for H-1B and citizenship tests

US to prioritise high-wage roles in visa lottery; tougher naturalisation standards planned

Indians on H-1B visas denied US entry: Why visas get cancelled, what next

Three Indians on H-1B visas denied US entry at Abu Dhabi for overstaying in India. Officials cited job continuity concerns and revoked their visas on the spot

US Bill lowers remittance tax from 5% to 3.5% for non-US citizens

Govt sources say Bill will still hit remittances to India

Trump's registration rules not to impact H-1B holders, but rise in concern

The move is part of US President Donald Trump's attempt to crack down on illegal immigration and deport millions living illegally

US warns firms on H-1B visa bias: No favouritism for migrant workers

Critics say the H-1B visa programme allows foreign professionals to take jobs that could go to US workers

Trade, energy imports in focus as PM Modi to meet Trump during key US visit

PM Modi's US visit takes on added significance as Donald Trump plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs, with an announcement expected just before the Indian PM's arrival in Washington DC

USCIS announces H-1B initial registration period to begin on March 7

The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2026 will commence on March 7 and close on March 24, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. The initial registration period for the most sought-after H-1B visas for foreign guest workers for fiscal 2026 will open at noon Eastern Time (10:30 pm IST) on March 7 and run through noon Eastern Time (10:30 pm IST) on March 24, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Wednesday. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the associated registration fee for each ...