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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 hiring delays, tens-of-millions in costs, legal challenges, and potential talent loss to…
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…
Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee…
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants in 2025?
The U.S. still offers top universities and market scale, but 2025 immigration proposals—huge H-1B fees, caps, and OPT…
Why the $100K H-1B Fee Hits TCS Harder Than Amazon
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025 disproportionately affects Indian IT firms with lower H-1B wages, causing…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required
Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a…
TCS Halts New H-1B Sponsorship in U.S., Expands Local Hiring Push
TCS will stop sponsoring new H-1B petitions for U.S. hires under a 2025 policy, prioritizing local hiring. The…
New Scams Target Canadian Job Hunters: Trends, Tactics, and Safeguards
Job scams surged in Canada into 2025, with CAFC reporting $49M lost in 2024 and $22.7M in Q1…
Bridging AI Talent: Tapping India’s Workforce Beyond Visa Barriers
Rising H‑1B costs and tighter U.K. residency rules are driving companies to hire India’s AI talent remotely. With…
Canada’s Job Market Mismatch: About One in Three Immigrants Overqualified
Many skilled immigrants in Canada remain overqualified: 26.7% of degree-holders were overqualified in 2021 and immigrant unemployment reached…