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  • [New] Restrictions on H-1B visas and outsourcing pathways threaten not only employment opportunities but also the sustainability of US STEM programs. The Times Of India
  • [New] President Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown. Blue Delaware
  • [New] Proposed visa restrictions and steep H-1B fees could shrink the tech talent pipeline and undermine US semiconductor expansion efforts. Printed Circuit Engineering Association Magazine -
  • [New] Wooing talent who sought opportunities abroad back to India remains a challenge, even after Trump's restrictions on the H-1B skilled worker visa programme, heavily used by Indians. AFP
  • [New] Trump's changes to the H-1B visa program - widely used by Infosys and its rivals to fly engineers and developers into the US - could cause short-term disruptions to business. Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
  • The Trump administration's ability to enact or maintain restrictive policies on H-1B visas and international students in 2026 will hinge on the success of lawsuits. Forbes
  • The Trump administration will reduce legal immigration, increase deportations and limit the hiring of H-1B visa holders in 2026. Forbes
  • The number of suppliers providing U.S.-made cells will jump to 10 by 1 H 2026 and to 12 by 1 H 2027. Mercomindia.com
  • The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with a specific instruction to reject anyone who was involved in censorship of free speech. FDD
  • The federal government will launch an accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders in the coming months to take advantage of shifts in US immigration policies. OCC
  • Restrictive policies toward high-skilled immigration in Donald Trump's first term on H-1B visas have influenced second-term policies and could lead to higher denial rates and other problems for employers. / USA Forbes
  • Nakri is forecast to reach typhoon strength as it moves parallel to the southern Japanese coasts this weekend, with gusts up to 105 mph (169 km/h), before becoming extratropical as it moves into an area of increased vertical wind shear. The Guardian
  • Mach 5 speeds, approximately 3,836 mph (6,174 km/h), could reduce a New York to Tokyo flight from 11-14 hours to about 2 hours, transforming business, logistics, and global connectivity. Vimanan - Exploring Avionics
  • The Alto High-Speed Rail network will span approximately 1,000 km from Toronto to Quebec City and operate at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Global Railway Review
  • The Trump administration's plan to dramatically overhaul the H-1B visa application process is sparking anxiety among healthcare providers, who say their access to critical international talent could be threatened. Healthcare Dive
  • The A9 Max 2026 Edition debuts as the world's first Mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor, while the IT13 Max 2026 Edition becomes the first Mini PC to feature the Intel Core Ultra 7366 H. Bastillepost
  • Industry sentiment on X, from figures like Peter H. Diamandis, warns of massive corporate disruptions due to AI automation, with models like GPT-5.2 potentially automating 71% of knowledge work. WebProNews
  • The U.S. could boost the H-1B program's economic benefit by 88% over a decade without increasing the annual visa cap. City Journal
  • Western Chelan County in Washington, including Stehekin and Stevens Pass, is expecting 13-25 cm (5-10 inches) of snow with gusts up to 55 km/h (35 mph). The Watchers
  • The new weighted selection will better serve Congress' intent for the H-1B program and strengthen America's competitiveness by incentivizing American employers to petition for higher-paid, higher-skilled foreign workers. USCIS

Last updated: 26 January 2026



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