DHS to Restrict H-1B Petitions Abroad Without $100,000 Payment
DHS will restrict H-1B decisions for workers abroad unless sponsors make a $100,000 payment, effective September 19, 2025.…
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Proclamation Expands H-1B Restrictions to Safeguard American Jobs
A presidential proclamation blocks entry of many H-1B beneficiaries for 12 months from September 21, 2025, unless employers…
Trump Eyes $100,000 H-1B Fee in New Immigration Crackdown
A presidential proclamation may add a $100,000 fee to each H-1B petition and raise prevailing wages, pushing a…
Banks Proposes American Tech Workforce Act to Raise H-1B Wages
Sen. Jim Banks’ American Tech Workforce Act (Sept. 17, 2025) would raise H‑1B wages to at least $110,000,…
L1B vs H-1B: Key differences in purpose, eligibility, and duration
L1B moves company employees with specialized knowledge to U.S. affiliates without a cap; H-1B fills degree-based specialty jobs…
L1B Visa: A Detailed Overview of Eligibility and Process
From January 17, 2025, the 01/17/25 Form I-129 is mandatory for L1B filings. USCIS strictly vets specialized-knowledge claims,…
H-1B Visa Holders Can Buy U.S. Property—Key Tricky Points
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but active management may violate work rules. The 2025 H-1B rule helps…
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
Taub v. Tesla accuses H-1B bias to suppress American wages
A Dec. 13, 2025 class action alleges Tesla favored H-1B workers to lower wages, citing “H1B only” postings,…