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TCS Emphasizes Minimal Onsite H-1B Dependence, With Flexible Model

TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and localization efforts…

H-1B Clampdown and Harnessing Talent for Atmanirbhar Bharat

A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date, limiting new…

Lawyers Step In as H-1B Transfers Spark Widespread Panic

A $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed while workers are outside the U.S., effective September 21, 2025, has caused…

Trump Pushes Next H-1B Rule to Tighten Eligibility and Oversight

DHS plans a December 2025 proposed rule to reform H‑1B standards, focusing on cap‑exempt eligibility, third‑party placement oversight, wage protections,…

Biden Ex-Aide Warns L-1 Visa Abuse Risks as H-1B Fees Soar

Bhutoria warns the $100,000 H-1B fee and a September 19, 2025 proclamation will push employers toward L-1 transfers and other…

Tough H-1B Stance Triggers Global Talent Shifts and Policy Overhaul

Starting September 21, 2025, most new H‑1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. ET require a $100,000 employer-paid fee and trigger…

Could a $100,000 H-1B fee push tech workers to Canada?

A $100,000 annual fee for each new H-1B petition began September 21, 2025, raising employer costs dramatically. The change is…

Griffin: H-1B Costs Aren’t the Issue—Talent Drain Risks U.S.

Ken Griffin warns that restrictive H-1B fees and student caps risk driving top international talent away. He advocates automatic work…