DHS Doubles Down: Streamlined H-2A Filing for Agricultural Workers
From October 2, 2025, USCIS will accept only electronic I-129H2A filings and can begin processing after DOL’s notice…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Singapore Citizens Exempt from $100,000 H-1B1 Fee, US Embassy Confirms
The US$100,000 surcharge on certain H-1B petitions (from Sept 21, 2025) excludes H-1B1 visas for Singaporean citizens. H-1B1…
Global Workforce Is a Reality: Jaishankar’s View on the H-1B Row
Effective September 21, 2025, the US will charge $100,000 for each new H-1B filing, excluding renewals. India’s S.…
Narrowing Path to the American Dream for Indian Tech Workers
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications in 2025 will greatly raise sponsorship costs, hitting Indian applicants—especially students…
Gates-Backed Heart Aerospace Expands in Los Angeles to Torrance
Heart Aerospace opened a Torrance site in September 2025 to speed hybrid-electric aircraft R&D and testing, prompting hiring…
The $100,000 Brain Tax: Is U.S. Innovation at Stake Now?
A new $100,000 fee on H-1B applications starts September 21, 2025, likely reducing sponsorships by smaller employers and…
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could dent exports and remittance
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could slow India’s IT services exports and remittances. The…
H-1B Returnees: Effective Negotiation Strategies and Benchmarking Pay
Negotiate H-1B offers by confirming role, location, and wage level, then present quantified achievements and use DOL prevailing…
How to Build a Proactive US Network for Business Opportunities
Build and maintain a U.S. professional network by mapping contacts, refining your value proposition, updating LinkedIn, and doing…