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Chamber Weighs Legal Challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee
The Chamber is weighing a lawsuit over a $100,000 H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2024. The fee hits new petitions…
Grassley Demands End to OPT for F-1 Students Amid Tensions
Sen. Grassley urged DHS to end OPT work authorizations for F-1 students, threatening 12–36 month post-study work rights. Universities, employers,…
Gates Credits 15 IIT Engineers for Microsoft’s Rise Amid H-1B Debate
Bill Gates’ resurfaced IIT Delhi remarks credit 15 Indian engineers for early Microsoft gains, influencing debate over a proposed $100,000…
Microsoft 2025 H-1B Salaries: Strong Base Pay Across Roles
Microsoft’s 2025 H-1B filings show high base pay for technical and product roles—up to $284,000 in Redmond and $336,000 at…
Immigration Crackdown Keeps Trump Base While Tariffs Weigh Heavily
A September 2025 Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 56% disapproval of Trump, with immigration enforcement favored by supporters (55%) and tariffs…
New $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens OPT Path for Indian Students
A new $100,000 fee applies to certain H-1B petitions for workers abroad starting September 21, 2025, for 12 months. F-1…
Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in 2025. The…
214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case
A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after a three-minute…