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Columbia Faces Up to $20 Million Annual Hit From New H-1B Fee
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) could cost Columbia $10–$20 million yearly, disrupting STEM…
TCS Emphasizes Minimal Onsite H-1B Dependence, With Flexible Model
TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and localization efforts…
H-1B Clampdown and Harnessing Talent for Atmanirbhar Bharat
A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date, limiting new…
Lawyers Step In as H-1B Transfers Spark Widespread Panic
A $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed while workers are outside the U.S., effective September 21, 2025, has caused…
Trump Pushes Next H-1B Rule to Tighten Eligibility and Oversight
DHS plans a December 2025 proposed rule to reform H‑1B standards, focusing on cap‑exempt eligibility, third‑party placement oversight, wage protections,…
Biden Ex-Aide Warns L-1 Visa Abuse Risks as H-1B Fees Soar
Bhutoria warns the $100,000 H-1B fee and a September 19, 2025 proclamation will push employers toward L-1 transfers and other…
Tough H-1B Stance Triggers Global Talent Shifts and Policy Overhaul
Starting September 21, 2025, most new H‑1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. ET require a $100,000 employer-paid fee and trigger…
Could a $100,000 H-1B fee push tech workers to Canada?
A $100,000 annual fee for each new H-1B petition began September 21, 2025, raising employer costs dramatically. The change is…