Trump H-1B Fee Could Curb Hiring at Pitt, BNY Mellon, UPMC
Starting September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions will incur a $100,000 employer surcharge for 12 months. Existing H-1B…
Nikki Haley’s son calls for H-1B ban, immigration halt, loyalty to US
Nalin Haley called in November 2025 for banning new H-1B visas and pausing immigration, citing young Americans’ job…
H-1B Status Update Delays Deny US Driver’s License: DMV Verification
A valid H-1B holder was denied a license because the federal SAVE database had not updated. After multiple…
BOG to Address H-1B Concerns Next Year, Textbook Transparency
Florida’s Board will review H-1B hiring next in January 2026 following the governor’s order, with internal coordination underway;…
Mid-Cap IT Firms Less Affected by $100K H-1B Fee, Renewals Exempt
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions only, leaving renewals untouched. Mid-cap IT…
K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China
The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest…
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…
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…