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The Donald Trump administration announced a significant fees hike for H-1B visa. As per the revised regulations the companies that are recruiting foreign professionals will now have to submit $1,00,000 payment for each H-1B application. The massive visa fess hike sent shockwaves across the technology and IT sector. After the announcement many tech giants such…
Amazon has advised its employees with H-1B and H-4 visas to avoid international travel for the foreseeable future. As per a company note reviewed by news agency Reuters, the e-tailer has recommended Indian and other foreign employees currently outside the country to return back before midnight EDT on September 21. The move comes after Trump…
In a sweeping move to reshape US immigration policy, President Trump signed an executive order on September 19 introducing the ‘Gold Card’ visa program. The order promises a faster pathway to immigrant-visa status for wealthy individuals who make large ‘gifts’ to the US government. What the Gold Card Program requires Gift or donation thresholds: Individuals…
Donald Trump during making announcement (AP) US President Donald Trump has unveiled the “Trump Gold Card”, a new immigration initiative aimed at wealthy individuals and corporations seeking fast-tracked lawful permanent residency in the United States. The program was signed into effect on Friday, with the aim to generate billions in revenue and reform parts of…
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House. (Pic credit: AP) The US department of labour has launched “Project Firewall” on Friday, an initiative that will target H-1B visas. The move aligns with President Donald Trump‘s “America First” agenda in the job market and comes on the same day he…
The US government launched a new website promoting a visa programme aimed at affluent immigrants, offering American residency at steep prices.The initiative introduces a “Trump Gold Card” costing $1 million for US residency, plus processing fees and background checks. A forthcoming “Platinum Card,” priced at $5 million, will allow holders to “spend up to 270…
Pete Hoekstra (Image/X@USAmbCanada) and Donald Trump (AP image) The US ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has voiced frustration over what he sees as growing anti-American sentiment in the country, including from political leaders, following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on much of the world.Speaking at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce event on…
Donald Trump (File photo) and Christy Renee Kimbrell (Image/X@PedeanaCarlos) A woman was arrested in Florida after appearing at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, claiming to be his wife.The woman, identified as Christy Renee Kimbrell, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with misdemeanor trespassing.Palm Beach Police officers responded shortly after noon following reports of…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Trump administration has dealt another devastating blow to New Delhi by revoking sanctions exemptions for Chabahar port in Iran even as the two sides (US and India) are trying to overcome differences on trade issues. India has been using the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Charbahar since 2018 as part of…
Former President Barack Obama has warned that the United States is at “an inflection point,” criticising President Donald Trump and his aides for exploiting political violence to attack opponents and further divide the nation. Speaking at an event hosted by the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania, Obama pointed to the recent killing of conservative…
