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US Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee; Current Holders Exempt
USCIS clarified that the $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S.; in‑country changes of…
F-1 to H-1B Change of Status: No $100,000 Fee for In-US Filings
The $100,000 surcharge applies mainly to H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, effective Sept 21, 2025. F‑1 students in the U.S.…
H-1B Taxes and Residency: Navigating the Current U.S. Policy Landscape
A proposed $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee effective September 21, 2025 is reshaping hiring. Tax residency (Substantial Presence Test) determines filing…
From F-1 to H-1B: Navigating U.S. Work Visas under Trump’s Reforms
New H-1B rules add a US$100,000 fee for petitions after September 21, 2025, and weight lottery selection by wage. Entry-level…
Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?
Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189. The U.S.…
USCIS gives calcification on H-1B $100k fee rule: Who pays and Who don’t
Effective Sept 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, certain H-1B petitions require a $100,000 payment or DHS exception. Applies to…
H-1B Fee Jump to $100K Likely to Drive Global Team Hiring
A one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed from September 21, 2025, plus higher prevailing wages and a lottery…
Supreme Court Preserves H-4 EAD Rights for H-1B Families
On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS, leaving the D.C. Circuit’s 2024…