"Business Insider published the memos from Amazon and Microsoft, while Sources published a similar memo from Google. TechCrunch has reached out to Amazon, Microsoft, and Google for comment. According to government data, Amazon employees have received the most H-1B visas so far this fiscal year, followed by Tata Consultancy Services, then Microsoft, Meta, and Apple, with Google ranked sixth. Meanwhile, a White House official told Axios that the fee will only apply to new applicants, not existing H-1B holders or renewals."
"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. The White House announced Friday that Trump had signed a proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. In response, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft reportedly emailed their employees telling those with H-1B visas to remain in the United States for now -"
The White House announced a presidential proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft advised employees holding H-1B visas to remain in the United States and urged those traveling internationally to return before the proclamation takes effect at 12:01am Eastern on Sunday. Business Insider and Sources published memos from the companies, and TechCrunch sought comment from the firms. Government data show Amazon received the most H-1B visas this fiscal year, followed by Tata Consultancy Services, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Google. A White House official said the fee applies only to new applicants, not existing holders or renewals.
Read at TechCrunch
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]