Fees
The Trump administration announced a one-time $100,000 (Rs 88 lakhs) fee on new H-1B visa applicants, which has sparked panic and confusion among H-1B visa holders. Clarifying the order, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that it is a one-time fee, not an annual charge, and will only apply
Fees
The Trump administration has announced significant changes to the H-1B visa programme, which has been a major source of employment and economic growth for Indians. The new visa fees of $100,000, which is more than the median annual salary of a fresh H-1B visa holder, effectively kills the programme.
Trump, Donald
The US President, Donald Trump, has signed a proclamation introducing a new annual fee of US$100,000 for H-1B visa applications, along with other changes to the program for highly skilled foreign workers. The move has come under scrutiny by the administration, with concerns that the program has become
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump announced a new policy aimed at restricting immigration, including a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and a $1 million "gold card" visa as a pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy individuals. The moves face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism
Trump, Donald
The Donald Trump administration has taken a significant step to curb the abuse of the H-1B visa programme, raising the fee for such visas to $100,000 annually. According to the US government order, this move is aimed at ensuring that the people being brought into the country are "
Trump, Donald
US Senator Ted Cruz, chair of the Senate commerce oversight committee, joined Democrats in condemning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's recent threats against Disney and local broadcasters for airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Cruz, a former constitutional lawyer, described Carr's actions as "
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The speculation surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk quickly took a dark turn, with many pointing fingers at the transgender community as the culprits. This fixation on finding a transgender connection to the crime reveals two psychological truths about Trumpism: its propensity to disavow blame and project it onto others,
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that after the brutal murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, caught on camera and spread worldwide, an avalanche of misinformation spread across social media and by foreign adversaries. Bogus assertions were made about the accused, claiming he was a Trump donor or a Republican, which
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Beijing's apparent willingness to allow US-based TikTok's operations has been met with skepticism from analysts, who believe the Chinese government is using the app as leverage to extract concessions from the US, including easing semiconductor export controls, investment restrictions, and tariffs. The deal, which was initially
Libel and slander
US District Judge Steven Merryday threw out President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Friday, ruling that the complaint was not "legally sufficient." Trump had accused the paper of publishing "malicious accusations" against him through a series of articles and
High technology industry
The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to sponsor foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States. As part of the changes, an annual $100,000 fee will be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, potentially creating major
Presidents (Government)
US President Donald Trump recently held a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing several key issues, including trade, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the approval of the TikTok deal. According to a statement from Trump, the call was "very productive," with progress made on
