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Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean

Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may factor into…

DOL Project Firewall Expands H-1B Enforcement with 175+ Investigations

Since September 2025, Project Firewall has led to at least 175 H-1B investigations with secretary-certified cases. Focus areas include wage…

Trump Admin Targets H-1B Abuses with 100+ Investigations

Launched in September 2025, Project Firewall involves 175 investigations into H-1B abuses and a one-time $100,000 fee per new petition;…

Manager Warns of Growing H-1B Bias Against Indian Tech Workers in U.S.

A senior Indian manager says H-1B workers face growing bias as EEOC probes and a proposed $100,000 fee for new…

Supreme Court Weighs IEEPA Tariffs and Presidential Trade Power Limits

In November 2025 the Supreme Court reviewed whether Trump lawfully used IEEPA to impose long‑term tariffs of 10%–25%, after an…

Expanding E-3 Visas to the UK: A Practical Fix for the H-1B Crisis

After a Sept. 2025 proclamation introduced a $100,000 H-1B filing fee, business groups propose expanding the E-3 visa to UK…

Duke Faculty and Staff Face Disruption Under H-1B Restrictions

A $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions effective September 21, 2025, has disrupted Duke’s hiring, paused medical center petitions,…

Trump’s Stricter Green Card Scrutiny: Should H-1B and LPRs Be Worried?

Effective September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions incur a $100,000 one-time fee and stricter vetting; EAD automatic extensions end, and…