US EditionH-1B Visa System "Spammed with Fraud": Trump Administration to Defend $100,000 Fee in Court
The Trump administration aims to curb fraud and prioritize American workers by defending the $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid lawsuits from business groups and unions.
- On Thursday, the Trump administration imposed a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions, prompting lawsuits including one from the US Chamber of Commerce in federal courts.
- The administration framed the move as aiming to prioritise American workers and curb fraud in the H-1B system, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
- Businesses face cost-prohibitive hiring via H-1B, Neil Bradley of the US Chamber warned, while Amazon, Microsoft, and Google expect significant repercussions amid fee collection uncertainty.
- The US Chamber of Commerce argues the fee violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, while a coalition of unions, educators and faith-based organisations calls the decision `arbitrary and capricious` in suits filed in federal courts in California and Washington, DC.
- Analysts flag risks to hiring and investment as the fee increase targets the technology sector and Indian IT professionals, with the US Chamber warning businesses may abandon H-1B visas, reducing growth.
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Trump administration to defend H-1B visa changes in court
The White House announced it will “fight in court” to uphold new H-1B visa reforms aimed at protecting American workers and tackling system abuses. Tech companies and universities have challenged the rules, warning they could hurt U.S. competitiveness. The policy is closely watched in New Delhi due to its impact on U.S.-India economic ties and top global talent.
H-1B visa system "spammed with fraud": Trump administration to defend $100,000 fee in court
The Trump administration is set to defend its H-1B fee increase in court against lawsuits. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the decision aims to protect American workers and reduce fraud in the visa system.
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Mangalorean.comWhite House reaffirms 'America First' stance amid H-1B visa overhaul
Washington: The White House has reiterated that President Donald Trump’s priority in reforming the H‑1B visa programme is to put “American workers first” and vowed to fight lawsuits filed against the administration’s crackdown. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The President’s main priority has always been to put American workers first. The administration will fight these lawsuits in court. We know for far too long, the H-1B vi…
White House To 'Fight' Lawsuits Against H-1B Visa Fees Hike, Says 'System Spammed With Fraud'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said the administration believes the H-1B system has long been misused, resulting in lower wages for American workers.
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