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In a major relief for foreign students and American employers the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that the $100,000 ‘entry’ fee announced by President Donald Trump, that came into effect from Sept 21, will not apply to individuals already in the United States who are seeking a change of status to an…
How F-1 students can switch to H-1B status without paying the $100,000 fee The United States government introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications through a presidential proclamation on September 19, 2025. The fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, for individuals outside the United States who do…
A month after US President Trump announced a jaw-dropping $100,000 price tag for certain visa applicants, the administration has finally spilled the details on how to pay up—and who might get a free pass. USCIS on Monday rolled out a payment portal and clarified that only applicants with a receipt showing the fee has been…
The Trump administration’s recent mandate requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each new H-1B visa is already sending shockwaves through America’s tech ecosystem. Designed to prioritize domestic workers and curb perceived exploitation by outsourcing firms, the policy is having an immediate impact on small businesses and venture-backed startups, raising questions about the future of innovation…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Corporate America, for long pally with Republican dispensations in Washington, is suing the Trump administration over the $100,000 annual fee for H1B visa, saying the astronomical hike in charges is misguided, unlawful, and detrimental to US businesses.In a federal lawsuit filed before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia…
The H-1B visa program, designed to allow US employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers, has long been a critical pathway for innovation, particularly in technology and engineering. But a new $100,000 fee announced by the Trump administration has prompted the US Chamber of Commerce to file a lawsuit, arguing that the fee is ‘unlawful’…
H-1B pushback: US Chamber sues govt, says fee violates immigration law Source link
Indian F-1 OPT student shares SEVIS termination experience after H-1B withdrawal A Reddit post recently brought attention to a tricky situation affecting international students in the United States. An Indian student on F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) found themselves unexpectedly out of status after an H-1B petition was withdrawn. The post highlights how SEVIS records…
The H-1B visa programme has long served as a critical gateway for global talent to contribute to the United States’ economy, particularly in technology, healthcare, and academia. Recently, the Trump administration has signalled sweeping reforms beyond the previously proposed $100,000 mandatory fee, which has raised concerns among H-1B holders and prospective applicants. According to a…
Texas businessman Daniel Keene who asked for canceling H-1B has now been removed from his gym, church. Daniel Keene, a business owner of Texas, who posted a video of a Ganesh Chaturthi procession and said he wanted to raise his kids in America and not India, had to pay a huge price for his rant…
