H1B
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Trump Administration Targets H-1B Employers over $15M Wage Scam
In September 2025 the Labor Department began Project Firewall, opening 175 probes into an alleged $15 million H-1B wage scam. Investigations focus on false LCAs, ghost worksites, benching and delayed…
H-1B Policy Missteps: Trump’s $100k Fee and $208k Salary
A new $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025, plus a proposed $208,000 salary floor, has drawn…
H-1B Reform Can Fuel America’s AI and Chip Future Through Merit
2025 saw bipartisan legislation proposing merit-based H-1B selection and stronger wage protections while an executive $100,000 fee risked…
H-4 Spouse EAD Delays: Navigating Work Rights After Auto-Extension End
DHS eliminated automatic EAD extensions for many H-4 spouses effective October 30, 2025, risking work interruptions even though…
H-1B Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants
H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite…
Diabetes and U.S. visas: What the new guidelines actually mean
Social posts falsely claimed diabetes disqualifies visa applicants. In reality, immigrant exams screen infectious diseases; chronic illnesses may…
DOL Project Firewall Expands H-1B Enforcement with 175+ Investigations
Since September 2025, Project Firewall has led to at least 175 H-1B investigations with secretary-certified cases. Focus areas…
Trump Admin Targets H-1B Abuses with 100+ Investigations
Launched in September 2025, Project Firewall involves 175 investigations into H-1B abuses and a one-time $100,000 fee per…
Manager Warns of Growing H-1B Bias Against Indian Tech Workers in U.S.
A senior Indian manager says H-1B workers face growing bias as EEOC probes and a proposed $100,000 fee…
Supreme Court Weighs IEEPA Tariffs and Presidential Trade Power Limits
In November 2025 the Supreme Court reviewed whether Trump lawfully used IEEPA to impose long‑term tariffs of 10%–25%,…