Topic: foreign workers
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Trump Proposes $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Targeting Program That Launched Musk and Instagram
The H-1B visa application fee has been increased dramatically from $215 to $100,000 per visa, a move aimed at curbing systemic abuse and protecting domestic employment. The program allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign professionals for specialized roles, with an annual cap of 65,000 visa...
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Senators: Amazon Used AI Layoffs to Hire Cheaper H1-B Workers
A bipartisan group of US senators is demanding transparency from major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft over their H-1B visa practices following significant layoffs of American workers. Senators Grassley and Durbin argue that high tech sector unemployment makes the t...
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Billionaire VC Slams H-1B Visa Fee as 'Brutish Extortion'
The Trump administration has introduced a new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, drawing sharp criticism from businesses, especially in the tech sector, which heavily relies on the program for skilled foreign workers. Venture capitalist Michael Moritz strongly condemns the fee as a "brutish exto...
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How European Startups Are Recruiting With Trump's H-1B Visa Crackdown
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the U.S. is causing uncertainty for tech companies and foreign professionals, creating an opportunity for European tech hubs to attract this talent. European firms, from startups to established companies, are actively recruiting affected workers through public...
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