Trump H-1B Crackdown: $100,000 Fee and Americans-First Policy
A $100,000 one-time fee will apply to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025 for…
HCLTech Accelerates Local Hiring to Cut H-1B Reliance, U.S. Focus
HCLTech has shifted to a US-localized delivery model: 80% local hires by October 2025, ~1,728 H-1B workers, and…
From Dallas to Alaska: New H-1B Fee Could Strain School Staffing
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, threatens international teacher hiring nationwide. States with…
Supreme Court Leaves H-4 EAD Rules Intact, Upholds Work Rights
By declining review, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD rule intact, enabling eligible spouses to apply…
Supreme Court Declines Review, Preserves H-4 Work Authorization Rule
By refusing the challenge, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD regulation in place, allowing eligible H-4…
Recovery Steps for Students After H-1B Delay and Cap-Gap Loss
In 2025 H‑1B delays, withdrawals, or denials are causing F‑1 students to lose Cap‑Gap protection and trigger SEVIS…
Layoff to H-1B Reinstatement: Lessons from an Indian FAANG Manager
After a May 2025 layoff, an H‑1B worker filed I‑539 for B‑2 on day 59, secured job offers,…
Trump’s Tariffs and Immigration Policy: Global Trade and Jobs Outlook
Despite Trump’s tariffs, the global economy stayed resilient in 2025, with near‑3% GDP growth and rising trade. U.S.…
From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs
Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based…
Can Remote-First Hiring Replace H-1B in U.S. Tech by 2025?
A 2025 proclamation added a $100,000 surcharge to most new H-1B petitions, accelerating shifts toward remote-first hiring and…
U.S. Universities Face Hiring Crunch as $100,000 H-1B Fee Looms
A proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025, adds a $100,000 surcharge to each new H-1B petition. Universities warn of…
Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26
Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5…