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Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?
Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189. The U.S.…
USCIS gives calcification on H-1B $100k fee rule: Who pays and Who don’t
Effective Sept 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, certain H-1B petitions require a $100,000 payment or DHS exception. Applies to…
H-1B Fee Jump to $100K Likely to Drive Global Team Hiring
A one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed from September 21, 2025, plus higher prevailing wages and a lottery…
Supreme Court Preserves H-4 EAD Rights for H-1B Families
On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS, leaving the D.C. Circuit’s 2024…
Few Bad Apples, Massive Consequences: The H-1B Overreaction Destroying American Innovation
The recent surge in criticism against H-1B visas appears to be driven more by political considerations than economic evidence. While…
Tech Firms Pause H-1B Sponsorship Amid $100K Fee Rule
A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries abroad for 12 months. Employers…
Amazon’s 2025 HR Cuts: Stakes for H-1B, OPT, and Global Talent
Amazon’s 2025 cuts target HR/PXT, risking 1,500–2,000 roles as it shifts to AI and cloud. H‑1B holders have 60 days…
OPT and STEM OPT in Peril: Indian Students Face New H-1B Rules
A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer costs. Caps remain unchanged, wage-based…