Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns a $100,000 H-1B fee could force jobs offshore. While currently blocked by courts, a new…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
F-1 and J-1 Students Face New Form I-539 and I-765 Editions for Duration of Status
USCIS to reject old I-539 and I-765 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, as student visas move to fixed…
H-1B, L-1, O-1 Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Grace Period Under Proposed DHS Rule
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 workers, potentially requiring immediate departure after job…
Loss of 60-Day Grace Period Would Impact Laid-Off H-1B Workers
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, potentially requiring immediate departure upon job loss. The…
DHS Revises H-1B Rule to End 60-Day Grace Period, RIN 1615-AD22
DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers, potentially ending lawful status immediately…
DHS Imposes 9-11 Response Fee on H-1B and L-1 Extensions for Employers
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fees to same-employer H-1B/L-1 extensions starting September 9, 2026, for companies meeting the 50/50…
DHS Extends $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 Fee to Extension Filings from Sept. 9
DHS to charge $4,000-$4,500 for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 9, 2026, for large companies where…
High-Skill H-1B Visas Face New Fees and Wage Rankings Amid 2026 Changes
The U.S. H-1B visa system now uses wage-based ranking and a $100,000 fee, significantly increasing costs for small…
Top 7 US Employers Pay H-1B Workers 50% More Than National Median: Report
Seven U.S. employers reported median H-1B salaries above $198,000, led by University of Pittsburgh Physicians. DHS has replaced…