White House Intensifies H-1B Reforms in 2025 to Fight Fraud
The administration imposed a temporary $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, citing fraud and…
U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring
Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21,…
H-1B Revocation Triggers F-1 Auto-Termination: A Cautionary Case
An August 29, 2025 employer-filed H-1B revocation led to SEVIS auto-termination, ending a recent graduate's OPT and F-1…
Canada plots talent-attraction plan as U.S. H-1B fees bite tech
In response to a U.S. $100,000 H-1B fee, Canada’s 2025 budget will launch a “talent attraction” plan prioritizing…
Do Banks Reserve $300k H1B Roles for Foreign Hires?
Public records indicate banks mainly use H-1B sponsorship for tech and quant roles paying typically $100k–$200k; $300k+ pay…
Why Indians Are Moving Back to India: 8 Key Benefits Unpacked
Since 2020, reverse migration of Indian H-1B professionals has tripled, speeding up after 2025 fee and policy changes.…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused,…
2025 Trump Immigration Orders: Effects on Students, H-1B Visas
Major 2025 U.S. immigration moves include EO 14160 limiting birthright citizenship (blocked), EO 14159 expanding removal and entry…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Rules: Impact on F-1, H-1B, and Universities
A suite of 2025 executive actions tightened border controls and visa rules: expanded expedited removal (EO 14159), a…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus…
Crisis and Opportunity in US Visa Policy for Skilled Workers
In September 2025 the U.S. narrowed foreign-worker entry via a Presidential Proclamation, imposed a $100,000 H-1B fee, and…
The Costly Flaws of America’s High-Skilled Immigration Policy
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective September 21, 2025 increases sponsorship costs for most new petitions, exacerbating an already…
Explained: Congress H-1B Wish-List to Trump and Indian Talent
A $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B petitions is in effect and bipartisan proposals aim to cut stays…
Senator Schmitt Accuses Elite Universities of Using H-1B for DEI Roles
Sen. Eric Schmitt asked USCIS to probe H-1B petitions for DEI roles at elite institutions, claiming those jobs…