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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…

Layoff to H-1B Reinstatement: Lessons from an Indian FAANG Manager

After a May 2025 layoff, an H‑1B worker filed I‑539 for B‑2 on day 59, secured job offers, and won…

Trump’s Tariffs and Immigration Policy: Global Trade and Jobs Outlook

Despite Trump’s tariffs, the global economy stayed resilient in 2025, with near‑3% GDP growth and rising trade. U.S. growth and…