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Americans avoid challenging physical work: Elon Musk on H-1B visa row

Elon Musk's comments about Americans avoiding demanding work revived a heated US debate on labour shortages and the future of the H-1B visa programme, Trump again defending the need for foreign talent

People with obesity, diabetes may not get US visas approved: Here's why

The officers have also been asked to keep a track of the health conditions of the visa applicant's dependents

Trump recognises H1-B talent as Indian tech leaders assess policy signals

President Trump's acknowledgement of the importance of H1-B talent has boosted sentiment in India's tech sector

China K visa vs H-1B: Can Beijing lure foreign tech talent from US, Europe?

China K Visa: As the US raises barriers for foreign professionals, Beijing unveils a new K visa offering longer stays, easier entry, and freedom to work or study in science and technology sectors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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