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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday (August 24, 2026) released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The fee, first temporarily imposed by Mr. Trump in 2025, dramatically raises the cost of visas that are heavily relied on in the…
The US is set to change the H1B visa lottery, favouring higher wage jobs over random selection. This move could benefit highly skilled workers but may challenge small businesses and young professionals from India. Source link
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor. File | Photo Credit: ANI Days after United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation under which a $100,000 fee must be paid for every new H-1B visa petition filed after September 21, Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor called it a decision taken to…
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The U.S. government’s recent decision to introduce a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications has stirred uncertainty among Indians trying to seek employment in the United States as well as thousands of Indian nationals currently working there. Despite assurances from the White House that the fee applies exclusively to new applicants, the announcement…
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The decision to hike U.S. H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, trade talks and the GST rate cut will be the key drivers for stock market movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trends in global equity markets would also be tracked by investors. “This week, markets will first react to the U.S. imposing an annual…