Presidential Proclamation Sets $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions
A Presidential Proclamation took effect Sept. 21, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on every new H‑1B petition filed…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
China’s New K Visa Opens Doors for Young Global STEM Talent
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H-1B $100K Fee Shocks Indians, Urges Strategic Future Planning
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H-1B Visa Fears Drive Man to Spend $8,000 on Flights
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H-1B Workers Face Uncertainty as 2025 Policy Overhauls Spark Panic
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Revanth Reddy: H-1B Fee Hike Totally Unacceptable Amid $100K Levy
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions from abroad effective September 21, 2025,…
US Imposes $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions in 12-Month Ban
A presidential proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025 creates a $100,000 one‑time fee for new H‑1B petitions filed for…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…