Trump Softens Notion of Talent Gap as H-1B Crackdown Tightens
The September 19, 2025 proclamation (effective September 21) adds a $100,000 fee for many new H-1B petitions and…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Trump H-1B Fee Could Curb Hiring at Pitt, BNY Mellon, UPMC
Starting September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions will incur a $100,000 employer surcharge for 12 months. Existing H-1B…
BOG to Address H-1B Concerns Next Year, Textbook Transparency
Florida’s Board will review H-1B hiring next in January 2026 following the governor’s order, with internal coordination underway;…
Mid-Cap IT Firms Less Affected by $100K H-1B Fee, Renewals Exempt
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions only, leaving renewals untouched. Mid-cap IT…
K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China
The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest…
Trump Administration Targets H-1B Employers over $15M Wage Scam
In September 2025 the Labor Department began Project Firewall, opening 175 probes into an alleged $15 million H-1B…
Trump’s New Visa Rules Hit Art World Talent and Curators
New 2025 visa rules, higher fees, and tighter specialty-occupation standards are cutting H-1B approvals for curators and art…
H-1B Policy Missteps: Trump’s $100k Fee and $208k Salary
A new $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025, plus a proposed $208,000 salary floor, has drawn…
China Unveils K-Visa to Attract Global Tech Talent Amid US Tightening
China’s K‑Visa, effective October 1, 2025, targets young STEM talent with entry sans employer sponsorship and promised incentives.…