H1B
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India Could Benefit as U.S. H-1B Fee Pushes Talent Home
The U.S. will impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, exempting renewals. Experts warn this will raise employer costs, hit startups and junior…
Republicans Push to End F-1 Work Authorizations, Threatening OPT
Sen. Chuck Grassley urged DHS to end F-1 work authorizations, threatening OPT and related programs. OPT remains available…
Veni, Vidi, Contuli: H-1B Fees Misprice Immigrant Promise
A New Indian Express opinion contends a $100,000 upfront H‑1B fee would deter early-career immigrant talent, favor big…
How International Students Subsidize U.S. Education—and the H-1B Crackdown
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could deter international students, cut university revenues (potentially $3…
The $100,000 H-1B Fee: A Benefit for Laid-Off Holders
The $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept. 21, 2025) encourages employers to hire laid-off H-1B workers…
Box CEO Slams $100,000 H-1B Fee Crushing Startups’ Hiring
A $100,000 H-1B fee per petition (Sept 2025) risks sidelining startups and concentrating talent at major firms. Aaron…
Accenture H-1B Fee Seen as Non-Issue, Yet Data Signals Ripple Effects
Julie Sweet called the $100,000 one-time H-1B fee a “non-issue,” yet Accenture filed 1,568 H-1B petitions in H1…
Cotton Backs Trump H-1B Crackdown, Plans Two Bills to Help Americans
Sen. Tom Cotton will introduce two bills to lock in tougher H-1B enforcement following the DOL’s Project Firewall,…
India Engaged With U.S. Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Proposal, MEA Says
India is actively engaging with U.S. officials over a proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions. DHS…
USCIS Expands Unannounced Site Visits for H-1B and F-1 Workers
Effective January 17, 2025, DHS strengthened FDNS authority for surprise site visits of H-1B and F-1 (OPT/STEM OPT)…