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Rising H-1B Filing Fees Could Burden Small and Medium Businesses
Increased H-1B filing fees may financially strain small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), limiting their ability to hire skilled foreign workers.…
H-1B Cap Season Sees Higher Credit Card Limit Amid Rising Fees
The U.S. temporarily raised the daily credit card transaction limit to $99,999.99 for FY 2026 H-1B cap season to address…
New Rules Aim to Strengthen Oversight and Curb Fraud in H-1B Program
The updated H-1B regulations, effective January 17, 2025, enhance program integrity by implementing a beneficiary-centric selection process, increasing USCIS's authority…
New H-1B Rules Limit Duplicate Entries to Ensure Fair Selection Process
The new beneficiary-centric selection process for H-1B visas ensures fairness by preventing multiple registrations for the same individual. Using unique…
H-1B Modernization Eases Approval Process, Adds Flexibility for Employers
The H-1B modernization, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines approvals by deferring to prior decisions, clarifying "specialty occupation" criteria, aiding F-1…
H-1B Modernization Rule Eases Transition for F-1 Students to Work Visas
The H-1B Modernization Rule (effective January 2025) extends protections for F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status. Key updates include extending…
New Rule Expands Cap-Exempt H-1B Options for Nonprofits, Research Roles
The new DHS rule, effective January 17, 2025, expands cap-exempt H-1B eligibility by redefining "nonprofit research organization" and allowing broader…
H-1B Rule Redefines “Specialty Occupation” with New Flexibility for 2025
The updated H-1B rule redefines "specialty occupation," emphasizing flexibility and clarity. A bachelor's degree must directly relate to job duties,…