H1B
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens U.S. Doctor Shortage
A new one-time $100,000 fee on H‑1B petitions starting September 21, 2025 threatens hiring of international medical graduates, risking longer wait times and reduced services, especially in rural areas. DHS…
Connecticut Firms Urge Action Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Impeding Hiring
A new executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT September…
Step-by-Step Guide: Transferring Large Sums US to India under LRS Compliance
LRS allows outward remittances up to USD 250,000 per year; Form A2, PAN, purpose code and documents are…
Localize Your US Experience for Indian Employers: Resume Strategy
Use a nine-stage plan to adapt U.S. experience for India: research roles, localize resume and metrics (INR), verify…
Financial Firms Face Outsized Impact From Trump’s H-1B Overhaul
A one-year $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B petitions effective Sept 21, 2025 hits financial firms hard. Expect fewer…
Indians in Germany Earn More as Envoy Calls for Skilled Migration
In 2025 Indians in Germany averaged €5,359 monthly, out-earning national medians. With about 280,000 community members and strong…
Europe Gains as H-1B Chaos Pushes Tech Talent Abroad
A $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions began September 21, 2025, for one year. Exemptions cover prior filings…
DHS Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Selection Rule to Replace Lottery
DHS proposes replacing the H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection published on September 24, 2025, with a 60-day…
New DHS H-1B Wage-Based Explained: Impact on Employers and Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule to overhaul the H-1B visa cap…
U.S. Launches Project Firewall to Expand H-1B Enforcement
Project Firewall began September 19, 2025, letting the Secretary of Labor certify H-1B investigations targeting wage theft, fraud,…