Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines
FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Doctor Shortages Persist as Trump’s Policies Hinder Foreign Physicians
A September 19, 2025 proclamation added a $100,000 surcharge to H-1B petitions while Project Firewall increases enforcement. Hospitals…
H-1B Worker Sues US Employer Over Labor Exploitation, Wage Theft
An H-1B worker sued SiriSoft and its CEO alleging wage theft, forced labor, labor trafficking and caste discrimination…
Red State Lawmaker Slams University H-1B Hiring, Calls Woke Mind Virus
Rep. Andrew Ireland condemned an Indiana University $68,000 job posting he says favors H-1B applicants over local graduates;…
Trump’s H-1B pivot sparks MAGA backlash and clash of loyalties
Trump’s support for expanding H-1B access has created a rift between tech allies advocating for talent and MAGA…
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…
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…