Relief At Last: Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Shock Softens, Indian Students And Techies Breathe A Sigh Of Relief
A White House order caused alarm across Silicon Valley and Indian campuses. The USCIS has now drawn the line on who must pay, who is exempt and how companies can file without risking rejections.
Oct 23, 2025, 01:30 AM IST
Global Workforce A Reality, Cannot Run Away From It: Jaishankar Amid H-1B Fee Concerns
The H-1B visa has long been an important route for Indian tech workers in the US. Since Indians receive about 71–72% of these visas, the new USD 100,000 fee hike has raised worries about its effect on them.
Sep 26, 2025, 09:08 AM IST
Elon Musk's Key Ally Blasts Trump’s H-1B Visa Hike: ‘They Made X Possible’
Esther Crawford, who was director of product management at Twitter/X, also condemned the widespread anti-immigrant sentiment prevalent among many Americans.
Sep 22, 2025, 16:32 PM IST
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Govt Assessing The Situation With Nasscom
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this week that India today hosts nearly half of the world's Global Capability Centres (GCC), which are now at the forefront of innovation, R&D, and leadership creation.
Sep 20, 2025, 15:01 PM IST
Trump Hikes H-1B Visa Fee To $100,000: THESE Companies Could Be Hit Hardest
The H-1B visa is a temporary work permit that allows U.S. companies to hire skilled professionals from abroad for specialized roles. These jobs usually require strong technical or theoretical expertise in fields like IT, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and science.
Sep 20, 2025, 14:32 PM IST