After changes to the H-1B visa program, immigration specialists point to a potential side door for qualified applicants: the O-1 or "Einstein" visa.

President Donald Trump’slatest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders.

A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sunday will be levied per petition and will not be applied to existing visa holders re-entering the country, the White House said on Saturday.

US banks face higher costs and talent risks as new H-1B fees reshape hiring, outsourcing models, and global delivery strategies across financial services.

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Three H-1B visa holders who work in tech said their weekends were filled with panic, anxious parents' phone calls, and putting travel plans on hold.

Large tech companies have responded to President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to H-1B visa applications by telling employees with those visas to remain in the United States, according to multiple media reports.