Anta Assamey Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 Microsoft has advised employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to remain in the United States for the foreseeable future, and strongly urged those currently abroad to return by tomorrow, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. The company’s message came just hours after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. The order takes effect September 21 and will remain in place for one year, though it may be extended. “We strongly recommend H-1B and H-4 visa holders return to the US tomorrow before the deadline,” Microsoft said in its internal advisory. JPMorgan’s outside immigration counsel has issued similar guidance, warning employees to avoid international travel until further notice. Trump’s Justification In announcing the fee hike, Trump accused tech firms of abusing the H-1B system to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. “The H-1B program was created to bring temporary workers into the US to perform additive, high-skilled functions, but it has been exploited to replace, not supplement, American workers,” Trump said. He also described H-1B abuse as a national security threat, citing investigations into visa fraud and money laundering involving outsourcing firms. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the measure, saying it would “ensure US companies hire more American talent while sending less valuable foreign workers back to their home countries.” Heavy Impact on Indians With over 70% of H-1B visas held by Indians, the order is expected to disproportionately affect the Indian diaspora in the US. Big tech firms, many of which rely heavily on Indian engineers and IT workers, are bracing for disruptions to staffing and travel. Trump has long targeted the H-1B program. Earlier attempts to restrict it faced legal challenges, but this latest move is seen as a significant escalation in his second-term immigration crackdown. Quote
Variety_Pullayya Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 asalu pay ela cheyalo cheppaledu...how can the fee be verified at poe. 2 Quote
Anta Assamey Posted September 20 Author Report Posted September 20 11 minutes ago, Variety_Pullayya said: asalu pay ela cheyalo cheppaledu...how can the fee be verified at poe. Chepte matram ippudu Indian IT's urgent ga per person 100,000 kadataru antava... 1 Quote
Jatka Bandi Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 23 minutes ago, Variety_Pullayya said: asalu pay ela cheyalo cheppaledu...how can the fee be verified at poe. men avute gochi gudhalo nundi teesi raasichina cheeti chupinchaali mama Quote
Jatka Bandi Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 13 minutes ago, Anta Assamey said: Chepte matram ippudu Indian IT's urgent ga per person 100,000 kadataru antava... H1Bs ante only Indian ITs ee anukunnava? Mana lantollu kuda vastaru. Quote
Spartan Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 ma deggara kuda mail came no travel until further notice return back before Monday if outside Quote
Anta Assamey Posted September 20 Author Report Posted September 20 Just now, Spartan said: ma deggara kuda mail came no travel until further notice return back before Monday if outside Return back by Monday, asalu impossible for people who are in India... Quote
Spartan Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 3 minutes ago, Anta Assamey said: Return back by Monday, asalu impossible for people who are in India... ninna SFO and dubai airports panic mode mid journey flight disembarkment aindinanta emirates flight delayed by 4 hrs at sfo Quote
Mr Mirchi Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 Kotha h1 ki kadha issue… already happy trip lo vunna vaallani bayapettudu enti satyaaaa Quote
citizenofIND Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 Hmm okay fake news Bhavani anthunna coco Quote
Moon_Walker Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 15 minutes ago, Mr Mirchi said: Kotha h1 ki kadha issue… already happy trip lo vunna vaallani bayapettudu enti satyaaaa Not new man. Anyone out of country is affected. Quote
futureofandhra Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 20 minutes ago, Spartan said: ninna SFO and dubai airports panic mode mid journey flight disembarkment aindinanta emirates flight delayed by 4 hrs at sfo you mean dubai lo digi bk to india? Quote
2024 Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 20 minutes ago, Spartan said: ninna SFO and dubai airports panic mode mid journey flight disembarkment aindinanta emirates flight delayed by 4 hrs at sfo Fake news Quote
BattalaSathi Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Anta Assamey said: Microsoft has advised employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to remain in the United States for the foreseeable future, and strongly urged those currently abroad to return by tomorrow, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. The company’s message came just hours after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. The order takes effect September 21 and will remain in place for one year, though it may be extended. “We strongly recommend H-1B and H-4 visa holders return to the US tomorrow before the deadline,” Microsoft said in its internal advisory. JPMorgan’s outside immigration counsel has issued similar guidance, warning employees to avoid international travel until further notice. Trump’s Justification In announcing the fee hike, Trump accused tech firms of abusing the H-1B system to replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. “The H-1B program was created to bring temporary workers into the US to perform additive, high-skilled functions, but it has been exploited to replace, not supplement, American workers,” Trump said. He also described H-1B abuse as a national security threat, citing investigations into visa fraud and money laundering involving outsourcing firms. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the measure, saying it would “ensure US companies hire more American talent while sending less valuable foreign workers back to their home countries.” Heavy Impact on Indians With over 70% of H-1B visas held by Indians, the order is expected to disproportionately affect the Indian diaspora in the US. Big tech firms, many of which rely heavily on Indian engineers and IT workers, are bracing for disruptions to staffing and travel. Trump has long targeted the H-1B program. Earlier attempts to restrict it faced legal challenges, but this latest move is seen as a significant escalation in his second-term immigration crackdown. noooo..nee yavva..dasara/deepavali ani nela munde egesukuntoo poyina kotha/paatha allulla paristhithi endhi vaa? atha chesina vantakalu (fellanni) 10ngi thindhamani enno plans esinaru..ippudu avanni ash lo posina scent yenaa??? orey dumpu nee jimmada Quote
megadheera Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 47 minutes ago, Spartan said: ma deggara kuda mail came no travel until further notice return back before Monday if outside Monday endi uncle.. ivala midnight nunde start kada. 21st 12:00 AM ante ivala midnight 1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.