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Senator Schmitt Accuses Elite Universities of Using H-1B for DEI Roles

Sen. Eric Schmitt asked USCIS to probe H-1B petitions for DEI roles at elite institutions, claiming those jobs aren’t ‘‘specialty…

Avoid H-1B Travel Errors That Could Trigger the $100,000 Trap

Effective September 21, 2025, a presidential proclamation requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed for…

Walmart Pauses H-1B Offers Over $100,000 Visa Fee Rule

Walmart paused new corporate offers that would require the $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025. The fee applies…

How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov

Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all petitioner and…

US Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee; Current Holders Exempt

USCIS clarified that the $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S.; in‑country changes of…

F-1 to H-1B Change of Status: No $100,000 Fee for In-US Filings

The $100,000 surcharge applies mainly to H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, effective Sept 21, 2025. F‑1 students in the U.S.…

H-1B Taxes and Residency: Navigating the Current U.S. Policy Landscape

A proposed $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee effective September 21, 2025 is reshaping hiring. Tax residency (Substantial Presence Test) determines filing…

From F-1 to H-1B: Navigating U.S. Work Visas under Trump’s Reforms

New H-1B rules add a US$100,000 fee for petitions after September 21, 2025, and weight lottery selection by wage. Entry-level…