Trump's new H-1B visa rules and $100,000 fee impact Indians
The Trump administration has implemented new H-1B visa regulations, including a $100,000 fee for new petitions and a shift from a lottery to a wage-based selection system. These changes are set to significantly impact Indian professionals seeking US work visas. A federal court has upheld the new fee.
- Trump administration imposes $100,000 H-1B visa fee for new petitions.
- H-1B visa selection shifts from lottery to wage and skill-based system.
- A federal judge has upheld the legality of the $100,000 fee.
- Changes significantly affect Indian professionals, the largest H-1B visa holders.
- New weighted system prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers.
- India's MEA expresses concern over humanitarian consequences for families.
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