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H-1B $100K Fee Spurs OPT-Driven Bypass to Hire Foreign Talent
A $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions starts September 21, 2025; employers increasingly favor OPT—no cap, no fee, and up to 36 months for STEM—while DOL revises prevailing wages.…
Trump H-1B Fee Hike: Implications for Indian and U.S. Tech Stocks
The H-1B fee was raised to $100,000 per worker per year effective Sept 21, 2025. It affects new…
Austria Attracts Indian Students to 2-Year STEM Master Programs
Austria is recruiting 300+ Indian students for two-year STEM master’s at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben…
Tariff on Talent: Nick Pyati Slams $100K H-1B Fee Plan
A presidential proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers entering the U.S. from…
Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now
Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employees Must Do Next
A $100,000 annual H-1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, covering new petitions, renewals, and transfers. Employers advise…
Current H-1B Fee Structure and Proposed Changes for Workers
New H-1B visa fees now exceed $100,000 for hires from abroad, creating a massive financial gap between local…
DHS to Restrict H-1B Petitions Abroad Without $100,000 Payment
DHS will restrict H-1B decisions for workers abroad unless sponsors make a $100,000 payment, effective September 19, 2025.…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in…