Trump Expands H-1B Protections with $100,000 Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A Presidential Proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on many H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting Sept. 21, 2025,…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
DHS OPT Overhaul: What It Means for Indian Students
Current OPT rules remain unchanged, but DHS proposals and a new House bill could reshape work options for…
H-1B Approvals for Indian Firms Fall 37% in FY2025 to 4,573
In FY 2025 Indian IT companies secured just 4,573 new H-1B approvals, a 37% decline from FY 2024.…
Influencer Slams MAGA Over H-1B Store Clerk Claim: H-1B Is Degreed
A MAGA rift erupted when Trump defended H-1B use for specialized manufacturing roles. Critics allege misuse for low-skilled…
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google Dominate H-1B Approvals in 2025
In fiscal 2025 U.S. tech giants dominated initial H-1B approvals: Amazon had 4,644 approvals and top firms prioritized…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
EEOC: Employers Should Not Favor H-1B Workers Over Americans
The EEOC’s November 2025 guidance says favoring H-1B holders with phrases like “H-1B preferred” can violate Title VII.…
F-1 OPT at Risk Amid Amazon Job Delay and SEVIS Issues
Delays at major employers threaten F-1 OPT students limited to 60 unemployment days. An Amazon case with 57…
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation-Adjusted HR-1 Immigration Fees
USCIS updated HR-1 fees for FY 2026 using a 2.70% CPI-U adjustment; changes apply to filings postmarked January…