US Hikes Premium Processing Fees For H-1B Visa, Other Categories | Check New Rates

US Hikes Premium Processing Fees For H-1B Visa, Other Categories | Check New Rates

Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 10:06 pm IST Premium processing is entirely optional, and is mainly used by employers and applicants who want quicker adjudication timelines. USCIS said the premium processing fee has been increased to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. (Representative image) US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has…

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Trump’s H-1B Fee Hike Hits Top US Firms As Cognizant, Walmart Scale Back Sponsorships: Report

Trump’s H-1B Fee Hike Hits Top US Firms As Cognizant, Walmart Scale Back Sponsorships: Report

Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 6:01 PM IST US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month imposing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions, sending shockwaves through global tech hubs. Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has caused companies to pause sponsorship on such visas. (Image: Representative) Several top US employers have paused…

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Trump Administration Will Fight All Lawsuits On H1-B Visa In Court: White House

Trump Administration Will Fight All Lawsuits On H1-B Visa In Court: White House

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 00:50 IST Donald Trump’s administration will fight lawsuits over the new H-1B visa fee, aiming to prioritise American workers despite challenges from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others. US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt The Donald Trump-led administration will the lawsuits filed against its H1-B policy, the White House said on…

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Video | Big Relief For US Visa Holders, Japan Elects First Female PM, Amazon Web Services Return To ‘Normal Operations’

Video | Big Relief For US Visa Holders, Japan Elects First Female PM, Amazon Web Services Return To ‘Normal Operations’

NDTV’s World Report wrap delivers a compelling, fast-paced summary of the day’s most critical global events. With sharp analysis and engaging visuals, the show takes viewers on a whirlwind tour of the most dramatic stories unfolding across the world. From political upheavals to economic crises, from environmental disasters to breakthrough innovations, every episode weaves a…

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US Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Against Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike

US Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Against Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike

Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 04:04 IST The US Chamber of Commerce sued President Trump over a new 100000 fee on H-1B visas, claiming it exceeds his authority and threatens businesses relying on skilled foreign workers. US President Donald Trump. (Image: X/@WhiteHouse) The US Chamber of Commerce on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s…

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Trump’s 0,000 H-1B Fee Could Cost US 140,000 Jobs A Year, JPMorgan Warns

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Cost US 140,000 Jobs A Year, JPMorgan Warns

Last Updated:September 25, 2025, 03:38 is Donald Trump’s new 100000 H-1B visa fee may cut over 66000 approvals yearly, JPMorgan Chase & Co. economists caution. US President Donald Trump. (AFP photo) The Donald Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications could sharply curtail immigrant work authorisations in the United…

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H-1B Visas For TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL: Indian IT Majors Secure 13% Permits, Who Topped The List?

H-1B Visas For TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL: Indian IT Majors Secure 13% Permits, Who Topped The List?

Last Updated:September 21, 2025, 11:41 is Several leading IT giants in India like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies have consistently been among the top employers of the H-1B visa holders Under a proclamation that takes effect on 21 September 2025, employers will now need to pay a $100,000 fee for every H-1B…

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Trump’s 0,000 H-1B Visa Fee Now In Force, Here Are 5 Things To Know As New Rule Kicks In

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Now In Force, Here Are 5 Things To Know As New Rule Kicks In

Last Updated:September 21, 2025, 09:18 is Donald Trump’s new rule imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, raising concerns in the tech sector and among Indian professionals vital to the US high-skilled workforce. News18 United States President Donald Trump’s proclamation signed on Saturday, imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, came into effect on…

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