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Ron DeSantis Bans H-1B Visa Use at Florida Universities
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Governor Ron DeSantis orders Florida universities to stop using H-1B visas

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed state universities to end the use of H-1B visas, saying jobs should go to Florida citizens first. Experts question whether a governor has the authority to enforce such a ban.

Walmart H-1B hiring
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Walmart halts H-1B hiring after Trump's visa fee hike order

Retail giant Walmart has paused hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program after president Donald Trump imposed a $100k fee per applicant, a move that has sparked backlash from US businesses and global talent advocates.

USCIS: New $100K H-1B Visa Fee Won’t Hit Current Holders
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USCIS confirms H-1B fee exemptions for current visa holders, ending panic among Indian techies

In a major relief for thousands of Indian professionals and students in the US, the Trump administration clarified that the steep $100k H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders or international graduates already in the country.

H-1B visa controversy
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Indian managers prefer hiring fellow Indians, claims Reddit user, amidst H-1B row

As debates over favoritism and visa exploitation surface, Indian professionals in the US remain key drivers of innovation. Recent H-1B reforms aim to balance worker protections with fair hiring practices, shaping a more transparent and equitable corporate future.

H-1B visa fee hike
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Will $100K H-1B fees push IT companies to skip 5,000 visas and shift to local hiring or offshore work?

The new $100,000 H-1B visa fee could reshape Indian IT strategy, forcing firms to rethink costly filings, expand offshore delivery centers, and boost local hiring in the U.S. while balancing profitability and talent needs.

Trump H-1B visa fee hike
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From deboarding planes to fear of losing jobs: Indian Americans panic to Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee hike

President Trump’s surprise order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions has triggered chaos among Indian professionals, with airport disruptions, corporate travel warnings, and fears of job loss shaking the tech industry and diaspora communities.

Indian-origin politicians push for domestic H-1B visa renewal; MAGA angry
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Indian-origin politicians push for domestic H-1B visa renewal; MAGA angry

Under this program, H1-B visa holders can get their renewals done without having to leave the United States

US approves over 120,000 H-1 B visas for 2026
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US approves over 120,000 H-1 B visas for 2026

This is slightly lower than the 135,137 selected for FY2025, and substantially lower than 188,400 approved for FY2024