US President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a USD 1,00,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, a move that triggered widespread panic, concern and fear among Indian professionals on the work visa.
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With an aim of attracting young, skilled talent, China has announced the introduction of a new ‘K Visa’. The K visa is designed to attract talented professionals, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from all over the world. China’s move comes as countries across the world are busy tightening or recalibrating work visa rules, including the US, which has been a destination for top talent in the fields of STEM for years.
China had approved the decision in August and seeks to amend the regulations on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits which will take effect on October 1, 2025.
K visa will be open to foreign “young scientific and technological talents,” according to the Chinese Ministry of Justice. K visas will offer more convenience to holders in terms of the number of permitted entries, validity period and duration of stay.
