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Will Foreign MBAs Win or Lose Under 2025 H-1B Reforms?

DHS proposes a weighted H-1B lottery favoring higher-wage roles, likely starting in FY2027, while a $100,000 fee for most applicants…

Trump H-1B Curbs May Push Tech Talent Toward China, Lawmakers Warn

As of Sept 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions face a $100,000 fee and entry restrictions, prompting legal challenges and fears…

White House Intensifies H-1B Reforms in 2025 to Fight Fraud

The administration imposed a temporary $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, citing fraud and wage abuse.…

U.S. H-1B Fee Exemption for In-Country Students Boosts Campus Hiring

Officials clarified the $100,000 H‑1B fee excludes change‑of‑status filings for people already in the U.S., effective Sept 21, 2025. Employers…

H-1B Revocation Triggers F-1 Auto-Termination: A Cautionary Case

An August 29, 2025 employer-filed H-1B revocation led to SEVIS auto-termination, ending a recent graduate's OPT and F-1 benefits by…

Canada plots talent-attraction plan as U.S. H-1B fees bite tech

In response to a U.S. $100,000 H-1B fee, Canada’s 2025 budget will launch a “talent attraction” plan prioritizing tech and…

Do Banks Reserve $300k H1B Roles for Foreign Hires?

Public records indicate banks mainly use H-1B sponsorship for tech and quant roles paying typically $100k–$200k; $300k+ pay is rare.…

Why Indians Are Moving Back to India: 8 Key Benefits Unpacked

Since 2020, reverse migration of Indian H-1B professionals has tripled, speeding up after 2025 fee and policy changes. Returnees find…