International students in the United States are facing growing uncertainty as tighter visa policies and a cooling job market make it harder to secure employment after graduation.
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A fresh legislative push to dismantle the H-1B visa programme has emerged in the US House of Representatives, raising concerns across industries that rely heavily on skilled foreign professionals, including aviation, aerospace, and advanced engineering.
The United States employers are preparing for a sharp rise in skilled immigration costs as revised H-1B visa selection rules move toward implementation in early 2026.
The decision allows the administration to proceed with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, sharply increasing the cost of hiring highly skilled foreign professionals.
The US has emerged as the focal point of growing travel uncertainty for thousands of foreign workers as US visa appointment delays stretch to nearly 12 months at embassies and consulates worldwide.
The recent tightening of the H1-B visa programme has stirred concerns among Indian tech professionals, but Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu maintains the impact will be short-lived.
The U.S. has formally announced a list of applicants who qualify for exemption from the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee.
USCIS has taken several steps to enhance the H-1B (New US Visa Rules) registration process and reduce the possibility of fraud.