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Amrutha Tamanam Paid $2,000 to Beat the $100K H-1B Deadline
A $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025; it applies only to filings after the deadline.…
Chamber Weighs Legal Challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
The Chamber is weighing a lawsuit over a $100,000 H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2024. The fee hits new petitions…
U.S. H-1B Surcharge Pushes Indian Tech Talent Toward Alternatives
Starting September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge will apply to new H-1B petitions filed abroad for 12 months, plus higher…
Grassley Demands End to OPT for F-1 Students Amid Tensions
Sen. Grassley urged DHS to end OPT work authorizations for F-1 students, threatening 12–36 month post-study work rights. Universities, employers,…
Gates Credits 15 IIT Engineers for Microsoft’s Rise Amid H-1B Debate
Bill Gates’ resurfaced IIT Delhi remarks credit 15 Indian engineers for early Microsoft gains, influencing debate over a proposed $100,000…
Microsoft 2025 H-1B Salaries: Strong Base Pay Across Roles
Microsoft’s 2025 H-1B filings show high base pay for technical and product roles—up to $284,000 in Redmond and $336,000 at…
Immigration Crackdown Keeps Trump Base While Tariffs Weigh Heavily
A September 2025 Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 56% disapproval of Trump, with immigration enforcement favored by supporters (55%) and tariffs…
White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote domestic hiring.…