WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced heightened vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, with a focus on potential involvement in “censorship” of free speech, according to an internal State Department memo. Read More: Trump hints at stopping legal immigration to US H-1B visas, widely used by US tech companies to hire […]
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Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, sparking alarm across the global tech industry. The order, signed in the Oval Office, will apply to new applicants starting Sunday. Trump said the measure will ensure only the “best people” come to the US while contributing more financially. The H-1B visas […]
Tech on edge as US slaps massive fee on H-1B visas
The Trump administration has announced a steep new fee for H-1B visas. Starting this weekend, companies will be required to pay $100,000 per year for each foreign worker under the program. The move has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, which relies heavily on skilled professionals from countries like India and China. US Commerce Secretary […]