Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens U.S. Doctor Shortage
A new one-time $100,000 fee on H‑1B petitions starting September 21, 2025 threatens hiring of international medical graduates,…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Connecticut Firms Urge Action Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Impeding Hiring
A new executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT September…
Localize Your US Experience for Indian Employers: Resume Strategy
Use a nine-stage plan to adapt U.S. experience for India: research roles, localize resume and metrics (INR), verify…
Financial Firms Face Outsized Impact From Trump’s H-1B Overhaul
A one-year $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B petitions effective Sept 21, 2025 hits financial firms hard. Expect fewer…
Europe Gains as H-1B Chaos Pushes Tech Talent Abroad
A $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions began September 21, 2025, for one year. Exemptions cover prior filings…
DHS Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Selection Rule to Replace Lottery
DHS proposes replacing the H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection published on September 24, 2025, with a 60-day…
Trump’s High-Skill Immigration Crackdown Could Make Americans Poorer
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions plus higher required wages aims to protect…
New DHS H-1B Wage-Based Explained: Impact on Employers and Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule to overhaul the H-1B visa cap…
U.S. Launches Project Firewall to Expand H-1B Enforcement
Project Firewall began September 19, 2025, letting the Secretary of Labor certify H-1B investigations targeting wage theft, fraud,…