Trump H-1B Curbs May Push Tech Talent Toward China, Lawmakers Warn
As of Sept 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions face a $100,000 fee and entry restrictions, prompting legal challenges…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
H-2A Reforms Raise Costs and Uncertainties for U.S. Farmers
Fall 2025 brings earlier USCIS filing (Oct 2), an AEWR reset using OEWS that lowers wages, a DHS…
The Economic Case for Foreign-Born Workers in Michigan
Foreign-born workers power Michigan’s recent population growth and fill crucial roles in healthcare, STEM, agriculture, and small businesses.…
Do Banks Reserve $300k H1B Roles for Foreign Hires?
Public records indicate banks mainly use H-1B sponsorship for tech and quant roles paying typically $100k–$200k; $300k+ pay…
Crisis and Opportunity in US Visa Policy for Skilled Workers
In September 2025 the U.S. narrowed foreign-worker entry via a Presidential Proclamation, imposed a $100,000 H-1B fee, and…
The Costly Flaws of America’s High-Skilled Immigration Policy
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective September 21, 2025 increases sponsorship costs for most new petitions, exacerbating an already…
Explained: Congress H-1B Wish-List to Trump and Indian Talent
A $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B petitions is in effect and bipartisan proposals aim to cut stays…
Senator Schmitt Accuses Elite Universities of Using H-1B for DEI Roles
Sen. Eric Schmitt asked USCIS to probe H-1B petitions for DEI roles at elite institutions, claiming those jobs…
FAA Keeps Mar-a-Lago Flight Ban Active 24/7, Regardless of Presence
Starting October 20, 2025, the FAA enforces a 24/7 one-nautical-mile no-fly zone from surface to 2,000 feet around…