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Trump administration scraps H-1B lottery, shifts visas toward higher-paid workers

Trump administration scraps H-1B lottery, shifts visas toward higher-paid workers

The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Hundreds of applications, zero offers: Vietnamese students battle for US jobs

Hundreds of applications, zero offers: Vietnamese students battle for US jobs

International students spared from $100,000 H-1B visa fee after new US guidance

International students spared from $100,000 H-1B visa fee after new US guidance

US' new $100,000 work visa fee not applied to H-1B1 visas for Singapore citizens

US' new $100,000 work visa fee not applied to H-1B1 visas for Singapore citizens

Singaporeans applying for the one-year H-1B1 work visa will not have to pay the new US$100,000 fee imposed on the standard three-year H-1B visa, the US Embassy in Singapore has clarified.
September 30, 2025 | 12:38 am PT
Trump's new visa fees spur offshoring talks among American tech firms

Trump's new visa fees spur offshoring talks among American tech firms

The Trump administration's hefty new visa fees for H-1B workers have prompted high-level talks inside companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on the possibility of moving more jobs overseas - precisely the outcome the policy was meant to stop.
September 25, 2025 | 02:58 am PT
Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for foreign workers

Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for foreign workers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are prolific.
September 19, 2025 | 11:01 pm PT
What are the top 5 STEM careers in US?

What are the top 5 STEM careers in US?

Careers such as nurse practitioner, IT manager, and software developer rank among the top five STEM jobs in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.
March 30, 2025 | 07:40 pm PT
Can you name the US company with the highest number of approved H-1B visa workers?

Can you name the US company with the highest number of approved H-1B visa workers?

The leading U.S. employer of foreign workers under the H-1B program received more than 11,000 visa approvals in 2023, accounting for 2.9% of all H-1B visas issued that year.
March 30, 2025 | 04:13 pm PT
Can you guess the Asian country whose citizens receive most H-1B visa approvals in US?

Can you guess the Asian country whose citizens receive most H-1B visa approvals in US?

Workers from the country have consistently made up the majority of H-1B visa approvals in the U.S. over the past decade, accounting for 73% in fiscal year 2023, according to the Pew Research Center.
March 27, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
Visa scrutiny and uncertain job prospects prompt foreign students to rethink US plans

Visa scrutiny and uncertain job prospects prompt foreign students to rethink US plans

International students across the U.S. are reevaluating their future in the country as increased scrutiny under Donald Trump’s administration leads more companies to shy away from hiring foreign workers.
March 25, 2025 | 07:34 pm PT
Legal experts advise on what to prepare for US green card, visa holders amid immigration crackdown

Legal experts advise on what to prepare for US green card, visa holders amid immigration crackdown

Holders of U.S. green card, H-1B, and F-1 visa are advised to ensure all documentation is up to date and be prepared for extended questioning and delays when re-entering the U.S. amid heightened immigration scrutiny.
March 24, 2025 | 09:57 pm PT
Why US green card or visa holders face deportation

Why US green card or visa holders face deportation

Legal immigrants and green card holders in the U.S. can face deportation, particularly under the Trump administration's strict immigration policies, if they have a criminal record or are considered a threat to foreign policy.
March 22, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Which country has the highest number of workers with H-1B visas in the US?

Which country has the highest number of workers with H-1B visas in the US?

Workers from India represent the largest share of H-1B visa recipients in the U.S., making up 73% of approvals in fiscal year 2023, according to a recent Pew Research Center report.
March 20, 2025 | 03:11 pm PT
Which jobs are the easiest for foreign workers to get H-1B visa in US?

Which jobs are the easiest for foreign workers to get H-1B visa in US?

Computer-related jobs have dominated the H-1B visa program, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all approvals for foreign workers in the U.S. for over a decade.
March 18, 2025 | 03:22 pm PT
Green card holders, international students advised against leaving US

Green card holders, international students advised against leaving US

Immigration lawyers are urging green card holders, international students, and H-1B visa holders to avoid traveling outside the U.S. due to uncertainties surrounding border control policies under the Trump administration.
March 18, 2025 | 04:12 am PT
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