China is moving to attract global science and technology professionals through a new K-visa programme, which has begun drawing attention from skilled workers, including those from India. The scheme, introduced last month, is being widely viewed as Beijing’s answer to the US H-1B visa, especially at a time when US immigration norms have become stricter….
Once upon a time, the United States stood as an unrivaled destination for students who aspired to study abroad, a land where intellect met opportunity, and ambition found its global stage. The story, however, is beginning to change. Its ivory towers and elite universities still command reverence, still pull dreamers toward the land of possibilities,…
In recent weeks, shockwaves have run through India’s tech aspirants after the U.S. announced a sweeping $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants, sparking anxiety across student and professional communities. The hike threatens to cool the pipeline that once empowered many Indian engineers to enter America and eventually lead global companies. Yet, the story of…
The US government shutdown, which began on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, threatens to disrupt the tech sector, with experts warning of stifled deal flow and halted visa processing for high-skilled workers, according to a report by TechCrunch. This marks the first government shutdown in seven years, with no clear end in sight due to the…
Since assuming office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated a broad immigration crackdown. The most recent step involves overhauling the H-1B visa programme, marking one of the most significant efforts so far to reshape temporary work visas. Amid the fee hike and the proposal to revamp, the H-1B visa programme has been a…
Updated on: Sept 28, 2025 05:37 am IST PM Mark Carney said Canada plans to consider absorbing talent affected by the US visa changes and provide a “clear offering on that.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a push to attract technology sector employees who may now face hurdles working in the United States…
Box CEO Aaron Levie is pushing back against President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning the policy will give large tech companies an unfair advantage over cash-strapped startups in the competition for global talent. Speaking on “The A16z Podcast” alongside Andreessen Horowitz partners, Levie argued that the steep fee structure essentially turns international hiring into…
US President Donald Trump last Friday, Septermber 19, shook the tech industry by declaring a whooping fee hike for H1-B visas raising the cost up to $100,000—an almost 50-fold jump. The announcement triggered immediate chaos with Silicon Valley companies warning employees against leaving the country, international workers rushing to book flights, and immigration lawyers worked…
Last Updated:September 25, 2025, 10:32 IST An old video of the Microsoft founder praising Indian techies’ contribution to his company presented a stark contrast to the US President Donald Trump’s decision. US companies must pay $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) per H-1B application. (Representative Image) Amidst US President Donald Trump’s controversial crackdown on the H-1B visa,…
Trump’s sudden USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee isn’t just bad policy, it’s a strategic gift to China. While the US pushes talent away in the name of MAGA, Beijing is rolling out its K-visa, actively courting global STEM professionals. America’s short-sighted moves have once again only resulted in accelerating China’s technological rise. The United States…