H-1B visa Archives - National Times

05 Aug

Trump Administration Weighs New H-1B Visa Extension Fee Rule, Indian Workforce Could Face Indirect Impact

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US government is considering a regulatory change that could make extending H-1B and L-1 work visas significantly more expensive for employers, potentially affecting thousands of Indian professionals working in the country and the companies that sponsor them. The proposal, outlined in the Department of Homeland Security's regulatory agenda, seeks to extend the 9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to visa extension applications. At present, the additional fee is generally applicable only when companies submit an initial H-1B or L-1 petition or when an employee changes employers. If the rule comes into force, qualifying employers would…

08 Jul

US Launches Comprehensive Probe Into H-1B and PERM Visa Fraud and Labour Exploitation

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has launched a massive, nationwide investigation into widespread fraud and human trafficking linked to the H-1B work visa programme and the employment-based permanent residency (PERM) system. Announced by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), the sweeping crackdown aims to dismantle deeply entrenched illicit schemes involving fraudulent applications, forced-labour practices, coercive wage kickbacks, and the deliberate exploitation of foreign guest workers. The investigation is being carried out in close coordination with federal law enforcement agencies and the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. According to the OIG, various employers…

10 Oct

US Plans Sweeping Reforms to H-1B Visa Program, Proposes Steep Filing Fee Hike

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a move set to reshape the landscape for foreign professionals in the United States, the Biden administration—continuing some policies from the Trump era—is advancing plans to tighten regulations around the H-1B visa system. Among the most striking proposals is the introduction of a $100,000 mandatory filing fee for each H-1B petition, a significant jump from current costs and a potential deterrent for many employers. The proposal, listed in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulatory agenda, falls under a broader initiative titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” The rule, expected to be made…

21 Sep

PM Modi’s Nationwide Address Scheduled for 5 PM

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New Delhi, September 21, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm today, focusing on significant economic and global developments, including the introduction of GST 2.0 and the recently announced changes to H-1B visa rules by the United States.Government sources suggest that the Prime Minister is likely to discuss how GST 2.0 will simplify the tax system, improve compliance, and enhance digital integration for businesses. The reforms are expected to facilitate smoother trade, strengthen revenue collection, and boost the overall economic environment ahead of the festive season.Alongside domestic economic updates, PM Modi may also address India’s…