A U.S. federal appeals court has refused to put on hold a lower court’s order rejecting the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for high-skilled foreign workers. President Donald Trump issued an announcement last September imposing a $100,000 fee to obtain a new H-1B visa. (Data map/Bloomberg) Three judges on … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor is planning to update the process employers use to sponsor foreign workers on an employment basis. green cardmarking the first major review of the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) in more than two decades. The proposed updates are expected to modify how PERM applications are reviewed. (X/@unumihaimedia) The department said … Read more
Vice President of the United States JD Vance The U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday it has launched an investigation and issued subpoenas against foreign fraudsters suspected of abusing the H-1B visa program. Vance said the Trump administration will ensure the plan does not harm American workers. Vance said the move was part of a … Read more
Texas has launched a sweeping investigation into alleged abuses of the H-1B visa system, with nearly 30 companies accused of operating “ghost offices” to ensure the safety of foreign workers.Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has issued civil investigative requests to multiple North Texas companies suspected of abusing the visa program.According to … Read more
Indiana Republicans criticize Indiana University for using H-1B visa Hiring for digital marketing positions questions why taxpayer-funded agencies can’t find qualified U.S. candidates.Andrew Ireland writes on X: “Taxpayer-funded Indiana University is using H-1B visas to fill digital marketing positions in Indianapolis.”He added, “Does anyone really believe that zero Americans are qualified for this job? This … Read more