New $103,265 H-1B Fee Hits Cap-Subject Petitions in Federal Register Plan
DHS proposed a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, including some U.S.-based workers. The rule is not final,…
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP Tightens Work Permit and Labor-Compliance Penalties Sept 10
Vietnam’s Decree No. 283/2026/ND-CP takes effect on September 10, 2026, tightening penalties for foreign workers and employers. Invalid…
How a $150,000 Wage Floor Would Cut Entry-Level and Recent-Graduate Hiring
New 2026 H-1B rules prioritize high-wage applicants, proposing a $150,000 salary floor and ending the random lottery to…
Chip Roy Presses Texas State on H-1B Hiring Row Over Foreign Worker Contract Renewal
Congressman Chip Roy challenges Texas State University's H-1B renewal, testing Governor Abbott's visa freeze while pushing for federal…
Proposed H-1B Worker Fee Update Clears White House Review Hurdle
White House clears new H-1B worker fee proposal for 2026 as separate extension charges and grace period changes…
UK Home Office Data Reveals 7% Drop in AI Talent Visa Applications
UK overseas tech applications fell 7% in 2025 as higher salary thresholds and stricter rules challenge Britain's goal…
IRS Clarifies Overtime Tax Deduction Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS clarifies 2026 overtime deduction rules: capped at $12,500 for individuals, requires Code TT on W-2s, and excludes…
H-1B Crackdown, Policy Alert PA-2026-05, Drives Tech Talent to India, China
U.S. intensifies H-1B crackdown with immediate petition denials, new fees, and a proposed rule to end the 60-day…
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns a $100,000 H-1B fee could force jobs offshore. While currently blocked by courts, a new…
Indian IT Firms Cut H-1B Registrations by 38.5% Amid New Weighted Selection Rules
H-1B registrations for FY 2027 dropped 38.5% as new wage-weighted rules favored high-salary roles and U.S. advanced degrees…
Indian IT Outsourcing Firms Face Biggest Hit from Expanded H-1B Fee Rule
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fee to H-1B and L-1 renewals. Effective Sept 9, 2026, covered firms face $4,000…
H-1B, L-1, O-1 Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Grace Period Under Proposed DHS Rule
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 workers, potentially requiring immediate departure after job…
Loss of 60-Day Grace Period Would Impact Laid-Off H-1B Workers
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, potentially requiring immediate departure upon job loss. The…
DHS Revises H-1B Rule to End 60-Day Grace Period, RIN 1615-AD22
DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers, potentially ending lawful status immediately…