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H-1B visa fee hike sparks reactions from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman: “Immigration is the foundation of the American Dream…” | World News

The Donald Trump administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to an unprecedented $100,000 has triggered swift reactions across the technology sector. While many companies expressed concern about the seismic impact on global hiring and talent flows, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, […]

Will the H-1B $100k visa fee affect F-1 students? What is the process of switching from H-1B to Green Card?

H-1B visa holders can apply for permanent residence in the US to escape any further action on foreign workers by the administration. The H-1B conundrum has triggered speculations that other visa categories also will face some heat from the Donald Trump administration — limiting the entry of foreigners in the United States. In a major […]

H-1B visa hike fuels anxieties: JPMorgan asked employees to return to US by September 21; tech giants scramble to comply with $100,000 visa fee increase | World News

JPMorgan Chase has issued an urgent advisory to its H-1B visa holders currently outside the United States, asking them to return before the September 21 deadline. This follows a dramatic new policy from the US government, which imposes a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa worker—a steep increase from previous rates. The bank’s external […]

What is O-1 visa: US visa alternative for professionals amid H-1B visa hike; check eligibility, visa fee and application process | World News

The recent decision by Donald Trump’s administration to impose a steep $100,000 application fee for new H-1B visas has unsettled professionals and companies worldwide. While the White House clarified that the fee applies only to fresh applicants, the announcement triggered uncertainty and anxiety, especially in the tech and education sectors. As a result, attention has […]

H-1B visa success stories: Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and other H-1B visa holders who shape the future of the US tech industry | World News

The H-1B visa, introduced by the United States in 1990, has long been a pathway for highly skilled professionals from across the globe to contribute to America’s technology sector. Many of today’s tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Satya Nadella, entered the US through this programme, allowing them to innovate, lead companies, and […]

‘You didn’t have to see my mom crying’: H-1B visa holder narrates harrowing experience, MAGA says ‘stay in your country’

An H-1B Redditor narrated the harrowing few hours in the aftermath of the US government’s announcement of a $100,000 visa fee, which threw companies into a tizzy. Companies called back all employees, not in the US now, fearing that they would not be able to re-enter the country, before the White House clarified that the […]

Kuwait launches Domestic Worker Visa verification tool for sponsors to verify status | World News

The new online tool on Sahel helps sponsors verify Visa 20 status, reducing visa rejections and streamlining domestic worker recruitment. To reduce administrative delays and prevent duplicate applications, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a new visa pre-verification feature for domestic workers (Visa 20) via the Sahel app. The move is part of a broader […]

Trump H-1B Visa Hike: Why UAE, Saudi, Qatar might be better options for Indians looking to go abroad | World News

As America raises barriers for foreign talent, Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia are opening doors with visas and incentives/ AI Image When Donald Trump first came back to the White House in January 2025, many in Silicon Valley hoped he would go easier on the H-1B visa programme. Instead, by September, he dropped […]

Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa: US rolls out residency scheme costing $1 million; aimed to draw foreign investment

The US government launched a new website promoting a visa programme aimed at affluent immigrants, offering American residency at steep prices.The initiative introduces a “Trump Gold Card” costing $1 million for US residency, plus processing fees and background checks. A forthcoming “Platinum Card,” priced at $5 million, will allow holders to “spend up to 270 […]

Bringing your family to Saudi Arabia: Saudi Family Visit Visa eligibility, requirements, application, and extension explained | World News

The Saudi Family Visit Visa allows residents to invite immediate family members for 30 to 90 days, extendable online via Absher/ Representative Image When planning to bring your loved ones to Saudi Arabia for a short-term visit, understanding the family visit visa process is essential. This visa allows residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia to […]