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Trump’s order on H-1B visa: Do visa holders need to pay $100k while reentering US? Details

Trump's fresh order will come into effect on September 21. This has caused panic among the H-1B visa holders, but the US administration has assured them that they do not need to 'rush back' to America. Washington: A move that is expected to severely impact Indian professionals in the US, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to raise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000. Defending his action, the Republican President cited the 'abuse' of the H-1B visa behind his decision. "What this proclamation will do is raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants…

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Sep

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Trump’s order on H-1B visa: Who all are exempted? All you need to know

Trump's order will come into effect on September 21. According to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the fresh order would apply to new requests, but he noted that firms would still need to pay the same amount for six years for every applicant. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order under which the fee for an H-1B visa was increased to USD 100,000, a move that is expected to affect Indian professionals significantly. Trump, in his statement, said the step was taken to stop the 'abuse' of the H-1B visa. "The H-1B nonimmigrant visa programme was…

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Sep

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Return before Sep 21: Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Amazon’s advisory to employees after Trump’s H-1B visa order

Trump's order has raised concerns for tech giants in the US, which have now asked their employees to return as soon as possible. On X (previously Twitter), multiple users have shared screenshots of an internal email by Microsoft, asking its employees to return before September 21 deadline. New Delhi: In a move that is expected to affect Indian professionals, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) signed a proclamation to increase the H-1B visa fee to USD 1 lakh annually. He said the step was taken to avoid the abuse of H-1B visa, which is posing a "national…

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Sep

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Air India issues advisory after cyberattack disrupts European airports, asks flyers to complete web check-in

In its advisory, the airline asked the passengers to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport, adding that its teams are working with the ground staff. New Delhi: Air India on Saturday issued an advisory for its passengers following a cyberattack that targeted check-in and boarding systems at several airports in Europe, including London's Heathrow. In its advisory, the airline asked the passengers to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport, adding that its teams are working with the ground staff. "A third-party passenger system disruption at Heathrow may cause delays in the check-in process. Our…

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Sep

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Pakistan’s defence minister claims Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in case of war with India

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announces that under a new security pact, Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in case of an Indian attack, including the potential use of Pakistan's nuclear assets. New Delhi: In a groundbreaking development, Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, revealed that under the new security pact signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia would come to Pakistan’s defence in case of an attack by India. Speaking to Pakistani news channel Geo TV on Friday, Asif confirmed that if India initiates hostilities against Pakistan, Saudi Arabia would be obligated to intervene. Asif stated, "Yes, absolutely. There's no…

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Sep

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major European airports including Brussels and London Heathrow

Collins Aerospace, the provider of check-in and boarding systems for various airlines across multiple global airports, is currently facing a technical issue. London’s Heathrow Airport confirmed that this problem may cause delays for departing passengers, impacting airport operations. London: A cyberattack targeting the service provider responsible for check-in and boarding systems has caused major disruptions at several prominent European airports, such as Brussels Airport, London Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The attack, which took place late on Friday night, has forced airports to switch to manual check-in and boarding processes, leading to significant delays and flight cancellations. Impact on passengers…

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Sep

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What is H-1B visa? A new $100,000 fee could change everything for Indian workers In US

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday that will impose a $100,000 annual fee for companies seeking to sponsor foreign workers through the H-1B visa system. New Delhi: The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after non-immigrant visas in the United States, allowing foreign workers to fill high-skilled roles in industries like technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. For years, this program has been a major avenue for skilled professionals, especially from India, to work in the US. However, recent changes to the H-1B visa process, including a new $100,000 annual fee, could significantly impact both foreign workers…

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Sep

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H-1B visa changes: Trump imposes $100,000 annual fee in latest immigration action

H-1B visa: US President Donald Trump has announced a significant change to the H-1B visa program, introducing a new $100,000 annual fee for companies sponsoring foreign workers. New Delhi: H-1B visa: In a step to reform the H-1B visa program, US  President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday that will impose a $100,000 annual fee for companies seeking to sponsor foreign workers through the H-1B visa system. This change aims to ensure that the program, which has been criticized for allowing companies to hire foreign workers at lower wages, better serves its original purpose of attracting the brightest minds…

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Sep

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Donald Trump launches million-dollar ‘Gold Card’ visa for US permanent residency | Check key details

United States: Administration estimates the Gold Card programme to generate hundreds of billions of dollars, which are intended to support tax cuts, public investment, and debt reduction. Washington: Donald Trump has signed an executive order launching the US 'Gold Card' visa program, offering permanent residency for wealthy applicants at a cost of $1 million for individuals and $2 million for businesses sponsoring foreign employees. Key details of the 'Gold Card Program' The Gold Card visa is a new immigration plan prioritising wealthy individuals and businesses, replacing the EB-1 and EB-2 employment-based green card categories. There are 80,000 visas available annually,…

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Sep

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Pakistan opens up its nuclear programme to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, India keeping close watch

The agreement signed this week declares that an attack on either nation will be considered an attack on both. However, neither Islamabad nor Riyadh has specified whether this extends to direct access to Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has said that the country’s nuclear capability “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if required under the two nations’ newly signed defence pact, in what is the first clear acknowledgement that Islamabad has extended its nuclear deterrent to Riyadh. In an interview with Geo TV, Asif underlined the significance of the agreement reached this week…

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