H1B
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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 a prior contract, using a 14-point system requiring six points…
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…
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.…
F-1 to H-1B: Securing Visa Without Original I-797—Key Steps
A Hyderabad consulate approved an H-1B visa without the original I-797 after the applicant presented a certified copy,…
Trump-Backed H-1B Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and Looming 2026 Changes
The administration proposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting February 2026 and plans to replace the…
NVIDIA CEO Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Harm U.S. Talent Access
Jensen Huang warned a proposed USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B filings could block early-career professionals and favor…
India Leads H-1B Approvals in FY 2024, Capturing 71% Share
In FY 2024 India dominated H-1B approvals with 283,397 (≈71%) of 399,395 total; China had 46,680 (≈11.7%). Rising…
New $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to Overseas Petitions
A $100,000 fee, effective September 21, 2025, applies only to new H‑1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the…
Is the U.S. Losing the Global STEM Talent Race to Canada?
Canada’s targeted 2023 Tech Talent Strategy—open permits for H-1B holders and family work rights—plus Express Entry STEM priorities…
Remote-First Hiring Won’t Replace H-1B Visas: A Hybrid Future
Tech companies favor remote‑first hiring to avoid H‑1B lottery delays and costs, using sponsorship selectively for onsite, security‑sensitive,…