International

Canada Plans to Attract U.S. H-1B Professionals

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

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 […]

International

U.S. Proposes End to H-1B Lottery; Prioritize High-Wage

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

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, […]

International

China to Launch K-Visa as US Imposes $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US$100,000 for each new H-1B visa petition under a proclamation signed September 19, 2025. This fee applies only to new applicants—not to current H-1B holders or renewals. In response, China will launch a K-visa program on October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting young science, technology, engineering, […]

International

Reed Hastings Backs Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has backed President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. He said the measure would ensure visas go to “very high-value jobs,” reducing dependence on the lottery system and offering greater certainty to companies and workers. His Experience with H-1B Policy Hastings noted that he […]

International

JPMorgan CEO Criticises Sudden H-1B Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticised the U.S. government’s sudden decision to impose a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B visa application. He said the move “came out of the blue” and stressed that businesses were not given time to prepare. Impact on Immigration and Business Mobility Dimon warned that abrupt visa policy changes risk harming […]

National

Sridhar Vembu Encourages H-1B Indians to Return Home, Rebuild

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged Indian tech professionals on new H-1B visas in the United States to consider returning to India. Writing on X, he said rebuilding may take five years but would make them stronger. He encouraged them: “Do not live in fear. Make the bold move.” Fee Hike Details & Scope The U.S. […]

International

Jaishankar to Meet Rubio Amid H-1B Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST). Agenda: Visa Fee and Trade Tensions The agenda is expected to focus on the recent U.S. move to impose […]

National

Piyush Goyal: US H-1B Fee Hike Shows Fear of Indian Talent

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US $100,000 for new H-1B visa applications, effective from September 21, 2025. Existing visa holders and those renewing are not affected by this change. India’s Reaction Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal responded to the move by saying that the world is “a little afraid of Indian […]

International

Surge in Flights, Panic After US $100K H-1B Fee Rule

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a regulation requiring companies to pay US $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa holder they employ. The rule was announced on September 19, 2025, and will come into effect from midnight U.S. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025. India Hardest Hit India, which accounted for about 70–71% of approved H-1B […]

Business

Microsoft Warns H-1B Workers: Return Before Fee Hike

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Microsoft has issued an urgent memo advising employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the U.S. immediately if they are abroad. The advisory follows a new U.S. government rule that imposes a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B petition starting September 21, 2025. Workers outside the U.S. after the deadline may face re-entry […]