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Will H-1B Reforms Drive Salary Inflation in Tech and Engineering?
New H-1B rules in 2025, featuring a $100,000 fee and a weighted lottery, are driving up costs for U.S. tech…
H-1B Layoff Threat Sends PERM Process Into Chaos, Experts Warn
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection process starting…
One Percent Remittance Tax Takes Effect 2026: What Immigrants Must Know
New U.S. regulations effective 2026 will tax cash-based remittances at 1%. Legitimate account-based transfers are generally exempt, though oversight for…
H-1B Lottery 2026: Understanding the 4-3-2-1 Weighted Selection
A new DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with a weighted system based on wage levels. Starting in 2026,…
H-4 Spouses Challenge DHS Rule Ending Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit in California is challenging the DHS decision to end automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The…
Can Small Businesses Compete in the New H-1B Lottery Without Level IV
Starting February 2026, H-1B selection will be weighted by DOL wage levels, giving higher-paid roles more lottery entries. Small businesses…
Amazon Grants Restricted Remote Work for H-1B Stranded in India
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle requires early employer action to counter Indian consulate delays. Companies must balance worker mobility with…
H-1B and H-4 Travel to India: Delays and Enhanced Vetting Effects
U.S. employers planning for the FY 2027 H-1B cap must account for significant appointment delays in India. Success requires early…