• Trump Administration

    JD Vance Signals New H-1B Era: Higher Costs, Tighter Rules
    US Vice President JD Vance has defended the administration’s $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions, saying the visa programme should be used to bring highly skilled talent into the country rather than…
    Big Trouble for H-1B? US Probe Targets Fake Jobs and Visa Abuse
    The H-1B visa programme could undergo significant changes over the next year as the Trump administration expands a nationwide investigation into alleged foreign-labour fraud, worker exploitation and possible human…
    Big Tech Layoffs, H-1B Hiring: Vance Raises Tough Questions
    US Vice President JD Vance has called for tighter use of the H-1B visa programme, arguing that it should be used to bring highly skilled talent into the United States rather than allow companies to replace American…
    H-1B Hiring Under Fire as US Steps Up Employer Scrutiny
    The Trump administration is increasing scrutiny of companies that hire foreign workers, with federal officials warning that employers could face action if they discriminate against American applicants in favour of…
    White House Clears Path to End H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
    A major change could be coming for H-1B workers in the United States, with a Department of Homeland Security proposal seeking to eliminate the 60-day grace period currently available after a worker loses a job.
    Trump's New H-1B Fee Plan Clears White House Hurdle
    A new Trump administration proposal that could change fees linked to H-1B visa petitions has cleared an important White House review, moving it a step closer to public release.
    Trump's New Tax Credit Plan Could Hit H-1B Families
    The Trump administration has proposed new regulations that could restrict access to certain refundable federal tax credits for some non-citizens, including many temporary visa holders such as H-1B workers.
    The Trump administration is considering a major change to the H-1B visa programme that could remove an important protection for foreign workers who lose their jobs in the United States.
    Trump Administration Plans Higher Costs for H-1B Visa Extensions
    The Donald Trump administration is planning to make H-1B and L-1 visa extensions more expensive, a move that could significantly raise costs for large US companies that rely heavily on foreign skilled workers, including…
    New Citizenship Hurdle? Trump Eyes Extra Education Rules
    The Donald Trump administration is planning further changes to the US citizenship process, including possible new educational standards for Green Card holders seeking naturalisation.
    US Revokes Visas Over Reckless Driving, Says No Second Chances
    The US Department of State has highlighted several recent cases in which foreign nationals had their visas revoked following arrests for reckless or impaired driving.
    Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Fee for OPT Work Programme
    The Trump administration is reportedly considering a proposal that would require international students to pay a $100,000 fee to participate in a programme that allows them to work in the United States after graduating…
    A Green Card gives an immigrant permanent resident status in the United States. However, under a new rule announced by the Trump administration, applicants could be denied permanent residency if immigration officers…
    Trump Ends Open-Ended Stay for F-1 Students
    The Trump administration on Thursday announced a final rule ending a decades-old policy that allowed many foreign students and exchange visitors to remain in the United States without a fixed end date, replacing it with…