Indians Lead the U.S. STEM Workforce Through H-1B and Education
In 2024 Indians took over 70% of H-1B approvals, underpinning U.S. STEM roles. A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee…
JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles
JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic…
H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers
From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery…
New Tariffs and H-1B Surcharge Aim to Protect Jobs, Critics Warn of Risks
The White House plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff, higher targeted duties including 100% on some Indian drugs,…
H-1B Surcharge: Indian IT Firms to Pass 30–70% to Clients
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 one-time surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions for 12 months. Crisil forecasts…
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could hit services exports, remittance
A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) risks reducing India’s services exports and…
India Could Benefit as U.S. H-1B Fee Pushes Talent Home
The U.S. will impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, exempting…
Veni, Vidi, Contuli: H-1B Fees Misprice Immigrant Promise
A New Indian Express opinion contends a $100,000 upfront H‑1B fee would deter early-career immigrant talent, favor big…
How International Students Subsidize U.S. Education—and the H-1B Crackdown
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could deter international students, cut university revenues (potentially $3…
How the $100,000 H-1B Fee Aims to Boost Hiring of Laid-Off Workers
The $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept. 21, 2025) encourages employers to hire laid-off H-1B workers…
Albania’s 5-Year Route to Permanent Residency for Indians
Enter Albania with a Type D visa or unique permit, apply for residence within 30 days, and maintain…
214(b) Denials Despite Strong Profiles: Lessons from Indian Students
Two funded Indian applicants were denied F-1 visas under 214(b) after consular officers doubted their intent to return.…
India Engaged With U.S. Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Proposal, MEA Says
India is actively engaging with U.S. officials over a proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions. DHS…
O’Leary Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Hurt U.S. Innovation
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions would sharply raise hiring costs from about $2,000–$5,000. Kevin…