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The U.S. clarified that its proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee will be a one-time payment for new applicants only, not an annual levy, easing panic among Indian H-1B holders after earlier remarks suggested yearly charges for all.
Description:
- A non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
- Common fields: IT, finance, engineering, architecture, healthcare, research.
- Requires at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Valid job offers from a U.S. employer.
- Roles must require specialized knowledge.
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Employers must show a shortage of qualified U.S. workers for the role.
Key Features:
- Annual cap: 85,000 visas (65,000 general + 20,000 for advanced degree holders).
- Exemptions: Higher education, affiliated research, or nonprofit institutions.
- Selection: Lottery system.
- Validity: 3 years, extendable up to 6 years maximum.
- Multiple visas: No lifetime cap.
- Pathway to Green Card: H-1B holders can apply for permanent residency.
- Job change: Requires new visa application.
Recent Changes & Developments:
- Trump’s balanced approach:
- Attract global talent while investing in domestic workforce training.
- Expand scope beyond tech → include skilled hospitality roles (e.g., maître d’s, wine experts).
- Stress on quality-driven immigration for economic growth.
- Industry support: Backed by leaders like Larry Ellison (Oracle), Masayoshi Son (Softbank), Sam Altman (OpenAI).
- Tech sector demand: High need for skilled professionals, particularly in IT & innovation.
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