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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…
From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs
Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000 annual cap…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation of an…