H-1B: List of new restrictions proposed by White House after $100,000 visa fee

The Donald Trump administration is pushing for a major overhaul of the H-1B visa program, going beyond the initial shock of the $100,000 fee that is now mandatory for all companies that want to file H-1B petition to hire staff from foreign countries. The proposals, formally listed in the Federal Register under the title of ‘Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program’ include several technical aspects which will impact the hiring of Indians.

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