H-1B visa challenges

H-1B VISA CHALLENGES

H-1B VISA CHALLENGES

US visa applicants face a new social media check

New rules cover media workers, USMCA professionals and dependants from October 1

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US visa applicants face expanded screening as the State Department broadens its review of applicants’ online presence.

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B fee plan: Who is exempt?

Uncertain future for $100,000 H-1B fee as courts weigh challenges

US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas

US plan to scrap H-1B grace period clears key review

Thousands of foreign workers could lose crucial time to find new jobs after layoffs

Proposal cleared White House review with changes but has not yet been published.

Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians

The proposed fee targets employers, but foreign workers could ultimately feel the impact

The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers $103,265 for every new H-1B petition subject to the annual visa cap.

Court blocks $100K H-1B fee: Impact for foreign workers

US federal court strikes down steep H-1B fee, easing costs for employers and global talent

The US Chamber of Commerce argued in a new legal challenge that the $100,000 fee is unlawful because it overrides provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that govern the H-1B programme.

US expands visa curbs: 39 countries hit under new rules

US introduces two-tier visa suspensions: 4 impacts on travel and immigration

US tightens visa rules with two-tier suspension system. The new restrictions under Proclamation 10998 affect nationals of 39 countries and holders of Palestinian Authority documents.

US visa update: H-1B employees warned against travel

Tech giants advise H-1B staff to stay in the US amid visa delays

Tech workers on H-1B visas face travel risk, Google and Apple warn

Going to the US to give birth? Expect visa denial

US tightens visa scrutiny, warns visitors against travel for childbirth, citizenship gains

Flying when pregnant

US tightens vetting for H-1B, H-4 visa applicants

Washington adds H-1B and H-4 applicants to mandatory social media review process

In a notice released on December 3, the Department instructed all H-1B and H-4 applicants to adjust their social media privacy settings to “public” to facilitate the review.

Why is Dubai property booming amid US talent exodus?

Golden Visas, US immigration pressures and rising relocations drive new end-user demand

The Dubai skyline.

Tougher US visas and Green Card rules come into effect

The US State Department sent the new guidelines to American embassies worldwide

Foreign nationals applying to live in the US may be denied visas if they have diabetes, heart disease, obesity, or other medical conditions.

$208,000 gamble: US H-1B visa now costliest career bet

New US visa fees and rules turn global job dreams into a high-stakes test for UAE expats

$208,000 gamble: US H-1B visa to soon be like winning an expensive lottery

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