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Trump Softens Stance on H-1B Visa Reform, Says US Needs to “Bring This Talent” as It Can’t Rely on Long-Term Unemployed US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

Trump Softens Stance on H-1B Visa Reform, Says US Needs to “Bring This Talent” as It Can’t Rely on Long-Term Unemployed

November 12, 2025

Washington, DC [US], November 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on his...

White House to defend $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid multiple lawsuits, cites fraud in system White House Press Secretary Karline Leavitt

White House Press Secretary Karline Leavitt

White House to defend $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid multiple lawsuits, cites fraud in system

October 24, 2025

Washington DC [US], October 24 (ANI): The Trump administration is preparing to contest several lawsuits challenging its...

Trump softens H-1B shock, but student caps will impact future flow of Indian students: GTRI US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

Trump softens H-1B shock, but student caps will impact future flow of Indian students: GTRI

October 22, 2025

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Trump administration’s decision to ease the controversial USD 100,000 H-1B...

US Offers Relief to H-1B Visa Applicants; USD 100,000 Fee Not Applicable for “Change of Status” Cases H1B visa fee

H1B visa fee

US Offers Relief to H-1B Visa Applicants; USD 100,000 Fee Not Applicable for “Change of Status” Cases

October 21, 2025

Washington DC [US], October 21 (ANI): The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Monday clarified that...

Companies likely to share the H1B visa incremental cost with clients at a 30–70% pass-through: Crisil

Companies likely to share th H1B visa cost

Companies likely to share the H1B visa incremental cost with clients at a 30–70% pass-through: Crisil

September 25, 2025

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): The US decision to impose a USD 100,000 fee on new...

“Highly skilled Indians are welcome”: German Envoy invites applications amid US H-1B visa row German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann

German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann

“Highly skilled Indians are welcome”: German Envoy invites applications amid US H-1B visa row

September 24, 2025

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Wednesday extended a warm...

After US raises H-1B fee, China says it welcomes global talent for technological, economic progress China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jaikun

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jaikun

After US raises H-1B fee, China says it welcomes global talent for technological, economic progress

September 23, 2025

Beijing [China], September 23 (ANI): China has announced that it is opening its doors to global talent...

H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Curb India’s Brain Drain, Says Market Expert Ajay Bagga Ajay Bagga Banking and Market Expert

Ajay Bagga Banking and Market Expert

H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Curb India’s Brain Drain, Says Market Expert Ajay Bagga

September 22, 2025

New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI): The United States’ recent decision to impose a steep increase in...

Former X Executive Defends H-1B Workers, Slams Anti-Immigrant Posts on X Former X executive Esther Crawford

Former X executive Esther Crawford

Former X Executive Defends H-1B Workers, Slams Anti-Immigrant Posts on X

September 22, 2025

San Francisco [US], September 22 (ANI): Former X (formerly Twitter) executive Esther Crawford has pushed back against...

US Again Clarifies Trump’s H-1B Proclamation, Says Existing Visa Holders Not Impacted US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

US Again Clarifies Trump’s H-1B Proclamation, Says Existing Visa Holders Not Impacted

September 22, 2025

Washington, DC [US], September 22 (ANI): The US State Department on Sunday (local time) offered additional clarity...