The Trump administration is proposing a hike in the H-1B visa application fee to increase funding for the expansion of an apprentice programme, which trains American youths in technology-related activities, Labour Secretary Alexander Acosta told US lawmakers.

US to propose hike in H-1B application fee: Labour Secretary

The White House has formally received the proposed changes in the existing regulations to end the work authorisation for certain categories of H1B foreign work visas.

White House receives proposed regulation to end work authorisation for spouses of H1B visa holders

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has indicated that it would intensify scrutiny of such applications

Another roadblock to H-1B visa: US to reject multiple applications

Research on Indian families on employment visas shows that they are definitely in a precarious position. Trump's policies will further destabilise immigrant families and make them insecure and less optimistic about their futures in the United States.

Opinion: Trump's racialised immigration policy is a threat to Indians in US

The US commerce secretary said they have reviewed the process of reviewing H-1B visas issues and that no decision has been taken so far

India 'strongly raises' H-1B visa issue with US, highlights role of skilled professionals

S Jaishankar said he had conveyed India's concerns on H-1B and immigration to the US

H-1B visas help American economy: Indian foreign secretary to Trump administration

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