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Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26

Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5 billion in…

Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?

A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a points-based system.…

Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge

A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee to fund…

Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants in 2025?

The U.S. still offers top universities and market scale, but 2025 immigration proposals—huge H-1B fees, caps, and OPT limits—raise costs…

Why the $100K H-1B Fee Hits TCS Harder Than Amazon

A $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025 disproportionately affects Indian IT firms with lower H-1B wages, causing stock declines…

H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required

Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a certified LCA…

TCS Halts New H-1B Sponsorship in U.S., Expands Local Hiring Push

TCS will stop sponsoring new H-1B petitions for U.S. hires under a 2025 policy, prioritizing local hiring. The company still…

TCS CEO: No New H-1B Hires in the USA; Local Hiring

TCS will no longer hire new H-1B applicants in the U.S., prioritizing local American hires after political scrutiny and stricter…