Indian IT Outsourcing Firms Face Biggest Hit from Expanded H-1B Fee Rule
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fee to H-1B and L-1 renewals. Effective Sept 9, 2026, covered firms face $4,000…
H-1B, L-1, O-1 Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Grace Period Under Proposed DHS Rule
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 workers, potentially requiring immediate departure after job…
Loss of 60-Day Grace Period Would Impact Laid-Off H-1B Workers
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, potentially requiring immediate departure upon job loss. The…
DHS Revises H-1B Rule to End 60-Day Grace Period, RIN 1615-AD22
DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers, potentially ending lawful status immediately…
DHS Imposes 9-11 Response Fee on H-1B and L-1 Extensions for Employers
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fees to same-employer H-1B/L-1 extensions starting September 9, 2026, for companies meeting the 50/50…
DHS Extends $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 Fee to Extension Filings from Sept. 9
DHS to charge $4,000-$4,500 for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 9, 2026, for large companies where…
Biggs Plans to Revive Hobbs’ Vetoed Bills and Eliminate State Income Tax
Andy Biggs' 2026 platform vows to eliminate Arizona's income tax and mandate local ICE cooperation, while USCIS tightens…
High-Skill H-1B Visas Face New Fees and Wage Rankings Amid 2026 Changes
The U.S. H-1B visa system now uses wage-based ranking and a $100,000 fee, significantly increasing costs for small…
Top 7 US Employers Pay H-1B Workers 50% More Than National Median: Report
Seven U.S. employers reported median H-1B salaries above $198,000, led by University of Pittsburgh Physicians. DHS has replaced…
OpenAI and Statsig Pay $3.2 Million to Settle DOJ Hiring Discrimination Claims
OpenAI and Statsig settle DOJ hiring discrimination claims for $3.2 million, ending alleged bias against U.S. workers in…
Understanding Your Rights During ICE Airport Checks for H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders
ICE and CBP have expanded immigration checks at U.S. domestic airports, using real-time TSA data and gate checks…
Travel Risks for H-1B, OPT, and Pending Green Card Holders Under Current U.S. Policy
New 2026 USCIS policies label green card adjustments as 'extraordinary relief,' increasing travel risks for visa holders and…
US Proposes H-1B, L-1 Renewal Fees, 9-11 Response, Biometric Entry-Exit Fee Hike
DHS is advancing a rule to apply $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 surcharges to visa extensions for large…
Ghost Offices and Geographic Compliance: H-1B Homebuyer Exodus from North Texas
Texas probes H-1B 'ghost offices' as return-to-office mandates and stricter federal visa rules trigger a housing market exodus…