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  US judge scraps Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas: How will this move benefit Indian professionals?

  World | June 09, 2026 6:40 IST

  The H-1B programme is designed to help employers fill specialised positions when qualified American workers are unavailable. Technology firms are among the largest users of the visa, and nearly three-quarters of approved H-1B workers come from India.

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  US to pause H1B Visa for three years? Republican lawmakers bring new bill in Congress

  World | April 25, 2026 12:55 IST

  A bill has been brought in the US Congress by Trump's lawmakers seeking a 3-year halt of the H1B Visa programme, citing misuse of foreign labour by replacing American workers.

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  US postpones H1B visa interviews for several Indians amid social media vetting, new dates likely

  World | December 10, 2025 9:21 IST

  The United States Embassy in India issued an advisory to applicants on Tuesday night that those who have received an email advising that your visa appointment has been rescheduled, Mission India looks forward to assisting you on your new appointment date.

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  Trump administration orders 'increased vetting' of H-1B visa applicants: Report

  World | December 04, 2025 10:08 IST

  The US Department of State has issued a memo which said anyone involved in 'censorship' of free speech should be considered for rejection. In its cable, dated December 2, the department also directed its missions to review the resumes and scan the LinkedIn profiles of those applying for H-1B visas.

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  US 'immensely' benefited by hiring 'talented' Indians: Elon Musk on H-1B visa row

  World | November 30, 2025 23:49 IST

  Appearing in Nikhil Kamath's People by WTF podcast that was released on Sunday, Elon Musk said that some of the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies were triggered by the 'misuse' of the H-1B visa programme. However, he suggested that the programme should not be closed.

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  'American dream stolen': US takes dig at India in new ad claiming H1B visa 'abuse'

  World | October 31, 2025 12:01 IST

  In a post on X, the department stated that many young Americans have seen their chance at the American Dream taken away as jobs were replaced by foreign workers due to widespread abuse of the H1B system.

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  US ends automatic extension of work permits for migrants: What it means for Indian workforce

  World | October 30, 2025 8:03 IST

  This change replaces the Biden administration’s earlier policy that allowed immigrants to continue working in the United States for up to 540 days after their work permit expired.

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  H-1B visa row: Who would need to pay the USD 100,000 fee? All you need to know

  World | October 21, 2025 10:52 IST

  In its new guidelines, the proclamation applies to new H-1B petitions "filed at or after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on September 21, 2025, on behalf of beneficiaries who are outside the United States and do not have a valid H-1B visa."

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  India responds to changes in US H-1B Visa programme: 'Would remain engaged with all concerned'

  India | September 26, 2025 19:47 IST

  Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in H-1B Visa fees to $100,000. This came as a major setback for Indian professionals who aspire to work in the United States, especially in the fields of technology, engineering, and healthcare.

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  Global workforce a reality, can't escape this reality: Jaishankar amid H-1B visa fee row

  World | September 26, 2025 9:59 IST

  Jaishankar's remarks come amid trade and tariff challenges, as well as President Donald Trump's hardline stance on immigration, including a new USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas that largely affects Indian professionals who make up the majority of beneficiaries of these temporary work visas.

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  Jaishankar, Marco Rubio agree to progress on priority areas in key meet amid tariffs, H-1B visa row

  World | September 23, 2025 0:04 IST

  The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

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  Trump aide Navarro, known for anti-India rants, behind H-1B visa fee hike, says Democrat Congressman

  World | September 22, 2025 23:52 IST

  Navarro has in recent weeks issued a series of sharp statements against India, particularly over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil.

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  IT stocks bleed on H-1B visa update: TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra fall, Nifty IT index cracks 4%

  September 22, 2025 13:28 IST

  IT stocks like TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and others are under pressure today as the Trump administration has imposed a USD 100,000 fee for H-1B visas.

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  H-1B fee hike: Indian embassy in US issues emergency assistance number

  World | September 21, 2025 7:25 IST

  President Trump has signed a proclamation to raise the H-1B visa fee to a staggering USD 100,000 annually, a move that will adversely affect Indian professionals in the US.

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  H-1B visa: Trump's $100,000 fee comes into effect, White House clarifies who will be charged

  World | September 21, 2025 11:58 IST

  H-1B visa LIVE updates: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications will only apply to the new applicants and not to the petitions submitted prior to September 21.