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BOG to Address H-1B Concerns Next Year, Textbook Transparency

Florida’s Board will review H-1B hiring next in January 2026 following the governor’s order, with internal coordination underway; no immediate…

Mid-Cap IT Firms Less Affected by $100K H-1B Fee, Renewals Exempt

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions only, leaving renewals untouched. Mid-cap IT firms expect…

K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China

The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest amid higher…

Trump Administration Targets H-1B Employers over $15M Wage Scam

In September 2025 the Labor Department began Project Firewall, opening 175 probes into an alleged $15 million H-1B wage scam.…

H-1B Policy Missteps: Trump’s $100k Fee and $208k Salary

A new $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025, plus a proposed $208,000 salary floor, has drawn sharp criticism…

H-1B Reform Can Fuel America’s AI and Chip Future Through Merit

2025 saw bipartisan legislation proposing merit-based H-1B selection and stronger wage protections while an executive $100,000 fee risked deterring talent.…

H-4 Spouse EAD Delays: Navigating Work Rights After Auto-Extension End

DHS eliminated automatic EAD extensions for many H-4 spouses effective October 30, 2025, risking work interruptions even though the Supreme…

H-1B Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants

H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite fee hikes,…