Tag: H-1B visa
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Piyush Goyal on US H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Challenges and Opportunities
Introduction The recent decision by the U.S. government to increase H-1B visa fees has raised concerns among Indian professionals and prompted a critical response from Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. This new regulation, which requires companies to pay a substantial fee of $100,000 for each new H-1B visa holder, has the potential to strain the…
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Piyush Goyal’s Remarks on H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Introduction The recent decision by the American government to increase the H-1B visa fees has raised significant concerns among Indian professionals and the implications for India-US relations. This decision mandates that companies sponsoring new H-1B visa holders pay a fee of $100,000, a move that has sparked anxiety within the Indian IT sector. Piyush Goyal’s…
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Piyush Goyal on H-1B Visa Fee Increase and Global Talent
Introduction The recent increase in H-1B visa fees by the US government marks a significant shift in the landscape for Indian professionals seeking employment in America. This decision has sparked concerns not only among Indian IT specialists but also poses challenges for the broader US-India relations. Piyush Goyal’s Response In light of this new regulation,…
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Impact of H-1B Visa Fee Increase on Indian Microsoft Employees
Introduction The recent announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the H-1B visa fee has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, especially affecting Indian workers at major companies like Microsoft. The annual fee for obtaining an H-1B visa has skyrocketed to an unprecedented $100,000 (approximately ₹88 lakhs), raising significant concerns among employees and employers.…
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H-1B Visa Update: Major Changes Affect Indian Tech Employees
Introduction to the H-1B Visa Changes The H-1B visa program has long been a pathway for foreign professionals, particularly from India, to work in the United States. Recently, significant changes have been announced that are set to impact thousands of Indian workers in the tech industry. With President Donald Trump signing a new directive raising…
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H-1B Visa Changes: Impact of Trump’s New Directive
Introduction to the H-1B Visa Changes The recent directive from former President Donald Trump regarding the H-1B visa has stirred significant discussion and concern among various stakeholders, particularly in countries like India. Effective from September 21, 2021, this directive mandates that each new visa applicant must pay a hefty fee of $1 million to the…
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Understanding the Impact of Trump’s New H-1B Visa Policy
Introduction to the H-1B Visa Changes Recently, President Trump’s administration announced significant changes to the H-1B visa program, which is widely used by U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Set to take effect on September 21, the new directive mandates that new visa applicants must pay a hefty fee of $100,000 to…
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Impact of Trump’s H-1B Visa Order on Immigration Policy
Understanding Trump’s H-1B Visa Order On September 21, 2023, a groundbreaking directive by former President Donald Trump regarding the H-1B visa program has stirred significant debate, particularly concerning its implications for countries like India. Under this new order, every new visa applicant is mandated to pay a fee of $100,000 (approximately ₹88 lakh) to the…
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Impacts of New H-1B Visa Fees Announced by Trump
Introduction to the New H-1B Visa Fees On Friday, in a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump unveiled a drastic change to the H-1B visa program, imposition a new fee of $100,000 on skilled technology worker visas. This announcement stoked fears across the tech industry, particularly among companies like Microsoft, JPMorgan, and Amazon. The fee, set…
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Impact of New H-1B Visa Fee Announcement
Introduction to the New H-1B Visa Fee On [date], President Donald Trump announced a significant fee increase for H-1B visas, imposing a new cost of $100,000 for companies seeking to sponsor skilled technology workers. This move has generated considerable concern among tech companies, employees, and immigration advocates. Here, we’ll explore what this fee means for…