‘Firm approved 5,189 H-1B visas, laid off 16,000 Americans’: White House defends fee hike as move to ‘protect US jobs’ | World News

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According to the White House, some US workers have even been “forced to train their foreign replacements under nondisclosure agreements.” (AP Photo) The White House issued a fact sheet defending US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, saying the move was designed to stop US workers from … Read more

Trump Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee: Is the US Job Dream Still Achievable?

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Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, tweeted on his X (formerly Twitter) that the proposed $100,000 H-1B fee could limit opportunities in the US for Indian professionals while creating increased opportunities within India. He noted that America’s stricter policies might redirect innovation and skilled talent to Indian cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and … Read more