Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy
Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility.…
H-1B U-Turn: What the Talent Shift Means for U.S. Employers
A new one-time $100,000 registration fee for H-1B petitions after September 21, 2025, signals a policy shift likely…
Trump vs MTG: Inside the MAGA H-1B Showdown and Rift
Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed phasing out H-1B visas over 10 years, removing residency pathways and allowing a tapering…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to…
Greene Proposes Total H-1B Elimination With Medical Exemption
Representative Greene’s November 2025 bill would abolish the H-1B program, allow a decaying medical exception of 10,000 visas…
UGA Will Pay $100K H-1B Fee Only in Exceptional Circumstances
UGA limits payment of the new $100,000 H-1B fee to exceptional, documented cases after the rule effective September…
Shapiro Defends H-1B Amid Backlash Over 30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians
Ben Shapiro’s comment “30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians” provoked criticism and debate over the H-1B…
Congressman to Unveil Tough Bill: Calls for Immigration Freeze Amid H-1B Debate
Rep. Chip Roy will propose a complete immigration freeze tied to reforms: end H-1B visas, redesign family migration,…
Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Sparks Legal Battle
In September 2025 the administration raised the H-1B petition fee to $100,000, fracturing Trump’s coalition. Businesses and universities…
Cap-Exempt H-1Bs in 2025: Compliance and STEM Policy Shifts
Effective January 17, 2025, USCIS expanded cap-exempt H-1B eligibility to research-centered and project-based roles meeting a 50% time…
Trump aims to bring in overseas workers to train Americans
On Nov. 12, 2025, officials proposed recasting H-1B as a temporary training bridge for 3–7 years in key…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA…
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based…