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Silicon Valley braces for Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike The Trump administration’s sharp increase in visa fees for H-1B workers has triggered concern among US technology companies, with many considering moving more jobs overseas — the very outcome the policy aimed to prevent.US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a steep $100,000 levy for new…
Rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 88.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, hovering near its all-time low amid US tariff concerns, H-1B visa fee hikes, and persistent foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.80 and touched 88.71 in initial trades. On Tuesday, it had fallen 45…
Individuals on H-1B visas who face layoffs whilst holding an active visa status have a 60-day window to secure alternative employment or depart from the United States. (AI image) Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for techies who have recently been laid off by firms like…
At a time when the United States is facing widespread debate over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, two major US corporations have appointed Indian-origin executives to their top leadership positions. T-Mobile has named Srinivas “Srini” Gopalan as its next CEO, effective November 1, 2025, while Molson…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday pointed out India’s contribution to US workforce and said “talent and innovation” of “Indian engineers and graduates” helps support America’s “growth plans.” The comments came amid ongoing H-1B visa chaos caused by the Donald Trump administration, categorically targeted at “low-cost foreign labour.”Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership…
The US government on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to modify the H-1B visa selection process. US President Donald Trump recently announced the decision to impose an increased fee of $1,00,000 on the new H-1B application. The revised regulation sent shockwaves in the global technology sector and many tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Meta and…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday highlighted the lack of engagement from the Indian-American community on issues affecting India, such as H-1B visa restrictions and trade tariffs, as he welcomed a visiting US Congressional delegation in New Delhi.Tharoor said the five-member delegation, all Democrats with four of them from…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have shared their thoughts on the recent H-1B visa fee hike. Silicon Valley’s two influential tech leaders have weighed in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to raise the cost of H-1B visas to $100,000 per application. For those unaware, the US President Donald Trump…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that the H-1B visa fee hike came out of the blue. The Trump administration introduced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, effective September 21. The announcement, made last week, has sparked concerns and chaos among Indians and other foreign employees in the US. Speaking to Times of India,…
External Affairs Ministry engaged intensively during the weekend with the Donald Trump administration regarding H-1B fees concerns. (AI image) The White House clarification on the hikes $100,000 H1-B visa fee being only for new applicants and not for existing holders, along with the announcement that it was a one-time fee, rather than an annual cost…
