US Expands Social Media Checks For H-1B And H-4 Visas

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

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The United States will begin screening the social media profiles of all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from December 15. Applicants must ensure that the accounts listed in their visa forms are publicly visible to consular officers. The new requirement is in addition to existing security checks

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White House Defends Trump’s H-1B Visa Stance

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Donald Trump administration said the president’s stance on the H‑1B visa programme is “nuanced and common-sense”. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the policy supports bringing in foreign workers initially for specialist roles, but ultimately ensures those jobs transition to American workers. Focus on American Workforce Leavitt said Trump wants

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New H-1B Policy: “Train Americans, Then Go Home”

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, outlined a new direction under President Donald Trump’s administration for the H‑1B visa programme. He said the visas will now be more temporary in nature—bringing in highly skilled foreign professionals for a limited period so that they can train American workers in industries like ship-building and semiconductors, after which they

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Florida Governor DeSantis Orders Universities to End H-1B Hiring

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s publicly funded universities to stop hiring workers on H-1B visas. He argued that these positions should be reserved for American citizens. The announcement was made in Tampa, where he told the Florida Board of Governors to “pull the plug” on H-1B hiring in higher education. Rationale Behind […]

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White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

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 holders. Aim to […]

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Walmart Pauses Job Offers to H-1B Candidates

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

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 […]

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US Clarifies Who Is Exempt From $100,000 H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

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 […]

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U.S. Chamber Sues Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

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 […]

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Trump Team Plans More H-1B Restrictions Post Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

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,

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U.S. Senator Moves to End H-1B Exemptions for Universities

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

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,