The White House has defended its decision to impose a $100,000 one-time fee on each new H-1B visa application, describing it as a lawful measure aimed at curbing fraud and abuse in the system. The fee will apply only to fresh petitions filed after the latest lottery round, not to existing visa
Walmart Inc. has temporarily halted job offers to candidates who would require new H-1B visa sponsorships in the United States. The decision is being made in light of a newly imposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications by the U.S. administration. Reason Behind the Move Sources indicate the fee hike is prompting companies to reevaluate […]
The U.S. government has clarified details of the new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications, confirming that not all applicants will be required to pay the charge. Who Must Pay The new rule applies to fresh H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, for workers outside the United States. U.S. employers sponsoring new foreign […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s newly imposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions, calling it unlawful and beyond presidential powers. Legal basis cited The Chamber argues that the executive order exceeds authority by altering rules established by Congress. It contends the fee will disrupt the visa […]
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce more restrictions on the H-1B visa programme after already imposing a $100,000 application fee. Officials say the upcoming changes will focus on tightening eligibility and ensuring stricter employer compliance. Key Proposed Changes Possible changes include replacing the current lottery system with a wage-based model,
A U.S. Senator has introduced legislation aimed at removing long-standing H-1B visa exemptions that benefit universities, research bodies, and non-profit institutions. The measure would require these institutions to count foreign hires under the same annual cap that applies to private companies. Bill Details and Objectives The proposal, titled the Visa Cap Enforcement Act,
Three U.S. senators have introduced bills to tighten rules for the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, citing misuse by companies and institutions. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin proposed raising wage standards, mandating public job postings, and narrowing eligibility. Separately, Tom Cotton introduced legislation to end exemptions that allow universities and non-profits
China has introduced a new “K visa” program aimed at attracting foreign tech and STEM graduates. Under this scheme, applicants would be allowed to enter, live and work in China without needing a job offer in advance. The rollout comes as the U.S. has imposed a steep $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. Aimed […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the country will soon unveil a proposal designed to attract skilled foreign workers affected by changes in the U.S. H-1B visa regime. Proposal to Lure Talent Carney said that with rising costs and stricter conditions in the U.S. H-1B program, many workers might look elsewhere. He described […]
The U.S. government has unveiled a proposal to scrap the existing lottery system for H-1B visas. Under the plan, visa applications would be weighted in favor of applicants with higher wages and more specialized skills. Why Change It Officials say the change aims to protect American workers by ensuring H-1B visas are used for high-skill, […]















