H1B
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H-1B Crackdown Deepens: Tech Giants and Rural Hospitals Hit Hard
A September 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new overseas H‑1B petitions and pushes merit‑based selection. Operation Firewall increases LCA audits and RFEs. Exemptions apply to current holders…
Top Universities and Chamber Challenge $100,000 H-1B Fee in Court
Proclamation 10973 adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions filed from Sept. 21, 2025. AAU and the…
What happens if every H-1B Visa Holder left USA today? The Consequences
If all H-1B visa holders were to leave the United States today, approximately 600,000 direct job positions would theoretically…
FEIE vs FTC for H-1B and F-1 Income from India: Guidance
FEIE (Form 2555) excludes eligible wages earned abroad up to $130,000 (2025) if time tests are met; FTC…
Rental Income Tax for H-1B/GC with Indian Property: Dual Filing
U.S. residents with rental property in India must file Indian returns when due, report the rent on U.S.…
NRIs Owning Indian Property While in the U.S.: Tax Rules
Simply owning Indian property does not trigger U.S. taxes if there’s no rent or sale. Reporting obligations focus…
US CEO Labels H-1B Visa a Scam, Says Indians Overestimate Tech Value
James Fishback calls the H-1B program a scam that exploits foreign workers and sidelines American graduates. Critics cite…
ACE and Higher Ed Warn H-1B Reforms Threaten U.S. Competitiveness
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to most new abroad-filed H-1B petitions. Higher education groups warn…
Rural Hospitals Face $100,000 H-1B Fee as New Policy Takes Effect
A $100,000 supplemental fee for new H-1B petitions filed from September 22, 2025 threatens rural hospitals’ ability to…
H-1B ugly truth: Firms sideline Americans, says investor Fishback
Critics say some companies use H-1B hires to replace U.S. workers, citing hidden postings and contractor chains. FY2024…