The US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday underlined Washington's stance on H-1B visas and reiterated concerns over continued trade with Russia, particularly in the context of oil imports, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.
New Delhi [India], September 24: The recent announcement of a $100,000 H-1B fee sparked widespread confusion, leaving many professionals wondering if they would be impacted. To separate fact from fiction, we consulted with immigration strategist Sahil Nyati, Founder of Meritmap.ai and Jinee
Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, Dhruva Jaishankar, on Tuesday (local time) said that both Indian and US-based companies have expressed concern over the availability of sufficient skilled talent for their jobs in the wake of recent hikes in H-1B visa fees
He highlighted the surprising silence of the Indian-American diaspora on critical issues affecting India-US relations. During the meeting, a congresswoman shared that she hadn't received a single call from Indian-American voters urging policy changes, prompting Tharoor to urge the diaspor
The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.
During a press briefing on Monday, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasised the importance of cross-border talent exchange in a globalised world, highlighting China's commitment to fostering innovation and career opportunities for international professionals.
Speaking to ANI, Tharoor mentioned that the sudden hike in H-1B visa fees is about America's domestic politics and the President is trying to gain support of the anti-immigration base, as US legislative elections are set for November this year.
The volatility in the Indian stock market continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices opening almost flat, as investor sentiment remained dented by the sharp increase in H-1B visa costs, which weighed on the IT index.
The IT companies are expected to find ways to soften the blow of the recent hike in H-1B visa fees announced by the U.S. administration, according to a report by Nuvama.
The reaction follows the US administration's recent increase in H-1B sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, a move that has sparked sharp responses from India and industry stakeholders.
The United States' decision to impose a steep increase in H-1B visa fees has triggered concerns across Indian industries.
But banking and market expert Ajay Bagga has a different view. Speaking with ANI, Bagga said that the USD 1,00,000 fee for the H1B visa will check the brain drain from