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Lutnick Sees Significant H-1B Process Changes Before 2026
Howard Lutnick said major H-1B changes are expected before February 2026, including a $100,000 fee for new applications and a…
Atlanta Business Owner Warns $100K H-1B Fee Harms Small Firms
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions takes effect September 21, 2025 for 12 months. Agencies haven’t issued payment guidance…
US$100,000 H-1B Fee Not Applied to H-1B1 for Singaporeans
The U.S. Embassy says the US$100,000 H-1B fee does not apply to H-1B1 visas for Singapore and Chile. The charge…
Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four years. Extensions…
U.S. Firms Move High-Value Work to India After $100K H-1B Fee
A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025 is accelerating corporate shifts to India GCCs…
Germany’s Opportunity Card Could Shift US Tech Dominance
Germany’s Opportunity Card (from June 1, 2024) lets skilled non-EU workers stay up to 12 months to find jobs without…
Australia’s Points System Outperforms the U.S. H-1B Lottery in 2025
Australia’s transparent points-based system (minimum 65 points) offers clearer routes to permanent residency. The U.S. H-1B lottery (85,000 visas, 20,000…
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Edge: Clear Pathways and Predictable Growth
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027 targets ~395,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and prioritizes people already in Canada. It reduces…