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Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025

In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing fee; green…

Trump H-1B Crackdown: Project Firewall and a $100,000 Fee

DOL’s Project Firewall tightens H-1B enforcement and introduces a $100,000 fee for filings after Sept. 21, 2025. Employers may rush…

Trump H-1B Crackdown: $100,000 Fee and Americans-First Policy

A $100,000 one-time fee will apply to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025 for workers abroad.…

HCLTech Accelerates Local Hiring to Cut H-1B Reliance, U.S. Focus

HCLTech has shifted to a US-localized delivery model: 80% local hires by October 2025, ~1,728 H-1B workers, and steady Q2…

From Dallas to Alaska: New H-1B Fee Could Strain School Staffing

A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, threatens international teacher hiring nationwide. States with high H-1B…

Supreme Court Leaves H-4 EAD Rules Intact, Upholds Work Rights

By declining review, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD rule intact, enabling eligible spouses to apply for or…

Supreme Court Declines Review, Preserves H-4 Work Authorization Rule

By refusing the challenge, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD regulation in place, allowing eligible H-4 spouses to…

Recovery Steps for Students After H-1B Delay and Cap-Gap Loss

In 2025 H‑1B delays, withdrawals, or denials are causing F‑1 students to lose Cap‑Gap protection and trigger SEVIS termination. If…