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White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee
A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025; a stricter…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong…
F-1 OPT to H-1B COS: Laid Off After 2 Days—Now What?
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3, starting the…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech…
NRI Return After 25 Years: A Wealthy Couple’s Homecoming
A couple in the US with net worth ₹56 crore plans to return to India after 25 years, confronting tax…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens Rural Schools and Higher Education
A proposed one-time H-1B fee up to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, would hit many new foreign hires. Rural schools…
Columbia Faces Up to $20 Million Annual Hit From New H-1B Fee
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) could cost Columbia $10–$20 million yearly, disrupting STEM…
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,…