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White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
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White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment

  • Daniel STUBLEN AFP
  • Updated 13 mins ago

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a tech industry favourite, concerns India
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Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a tech industry favourite, concerns India

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated 13 mins ago

India's leading IT trade body said on Saturday it was concerned by a new annual $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B skilled worker visas, an addition that could have major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are widespread.

Trump hits H-1B visas, a tech industry favorite, with $100,000 fee
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Trump hits H-1B visas, a tech industry favorite, with $100,000 fee

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated 3 hrs ago

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are prolific.

Advocates debate free speech, executive power over student deportations
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Advocates debate free speech, executive power over student deportations

  • By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • Updated Sep 18, 2025

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration’s use of expanded executive power to engage in deportation operations has drawn a mix of praise and criticism from legal experts.

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Advocates look to state-based immigration programs

  • By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • Updated Sep 14, 2025

(The Center Square) - As the Trump administration pursues its goal to engage in mass deportations across the country, immigration advocates and researchers are looking to state governments for legal pathways.

Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
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Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song

  • Robyn Beck
  • Jul 2, 2025

Kanye West released 'Heil Hitler' on May 8, the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
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Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song

  • AFP AFP
  • Jul 2, 2025

Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West's visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday.

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
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US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

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  • Jun 18, 2025

The State Department will require student visa applicants to make public their social media profiles to be vetted for anti-American views

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
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US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

  • AFP AFP
  • Jun 18, 2025

Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-Ameri…

Trump travel ban in effect, citizens from 12 nations barred from US
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Trump travel ban in effect, citizens from 12 nations barred from US

  • ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
  • Jun 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump (R), seen here with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has slapped a travel ban on a dozen countries

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