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American colleges see sharp drop in foreign applications
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American colleges see sharp drop in foreign applications as Indian numbers fall 14%

Early Common App data shows a significant decline in international interest in US colleges, with India seeing its first drop since 2020. Analysts say tougher student visa rules under the Trump administration are reshaping global application trends.

Marjorie Greene Moves to End H-1B Visa Program
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Lawmaker Marjorie Greene moves to end H-1B visa program, proposes strict limits on foreign workers

A new bill from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene seeks to completely eliminate the H-1B visa program, phase out remaining exemptions, and block foreign medical trainees, arguing that American jobs and residency slots must be protected first.

Canada Shifts Immigration Strategy; Fast-Tracks PR for H-1B
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Canada shifts immigration strategy: fewer temporary residents, fast-track PR for H-1B talent

Canada has announced its largest immigration overhaul in decades, cutting temporary resident intakes while opening a direct permanent residency pathway for thousands of high-skilled US-based H-1B workers to strengthen its innovation economy.

White House Defends H-1B Visa Reforms
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White House defends H-1B visa reforms, calls system 'plagued by fraud' amid industry lawsuits

The Trump administration vowed to defend its new H-1B visa reforms in court, insisting the changes are lawful and necessary to protect American workers, even as tech companies and universities challenge the move through multiple lawsuits.

Senators target H-1B misuse
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Senators target H-1B abuse: Companies accused of replacing American jobs with low-wage foreign workers

A new bipartisan bill in the US Senate seeks stricter rules for H-1B and L-1 visas just days after Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee hike. With Indians making up 71% of H-1B holders, they stand to be hit hardest.

H-1B visa fee lawsuit
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US Chamber of Commerce weighs lawsuit against Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The Chamber, which represents major corporations like Amazon and Google, is exploring legal action after the Trump administration imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, sparking concern among foreign workers and US businesses.

H-1B visa fee
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Indian-American group slams Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee as ‘xenophobic weaponization’

Indian American Impact condemned President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a “reckless” move that hurts families, businesses, and America’s global competitiveness, while fueling discrimination against Indian immigrants and undermining U.S.-India relations.

US tax on outward remittances to pinch Indians sending money home
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US tax on outward remittances to pinch Indians sending money home

The proposed bill, titled “One Big, Beautiful Bill”, would affect more than 40 million people in the US