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H-1B Visas

U.S. Ends H‑1B Lottery, Adopts Wage‑ and Skill‑Weighted Selection Starting 2026

Expanded online‑presence checks are already delaying visa interviews in India, prompting travel warnings from major tech employers.

20 States Sue to Block Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee

Trump Defends Foreign Students and H‑1B Talent, Prompting MAGA Backlash

U.S. Chamber Sues to Block Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Fee

Trump Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee as DHS Unveils Wage-Weighted Selection Plan

Bannon Rebukes Commerce Chief Over Botched H-1B Fee Message After White House Clarification

White House $100,000 H‑1B Fee Takes Effect After Clarification, Rattling Tech Hiring and U.S.–India Ties

Trump Order Slaps $100,000 Annual Fee on H‑1B Visas, Effective Today