International
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B visa petitions. This affects new applications by foreign workers currently outside the U.S. for speciality-occupation roles. The fee aims to curb abuses and protect American workers. Scope and Exemptions The requirement applies to H-1B petitioners outside the U.S. unless the
International
US Senator JD Vance has raised concerns over Microsoft’s use of H-1B visas, warning that the company’s employment practices may conflict with its recent layoffs of American workers. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio and a known critic of Big Tech, questioned why Microsoft is continuing to sponsor foreign workers, particularly through the H-1B program, […]