H1B
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LG Energy Solution Used ESTA Waivers as Workarounds, Documents Show
A September 2025 raid near Savannah detained over 300 South Korean workers linked to LG Energy Solution; 44% entered on ESTA, which forbids hands-on work. Internal documents show LG encouraged…
O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1…
Tiwari Slams Modi Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Rise and Policy Clarity
An executive order imposes a $100,000 annual fee on all new H-1B petitions from September 21, 2025. India’s…
Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians in US to Make the Bold Move
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation enacts a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B petitions effective Sept 21, 2025. The…
Musk’s H-1B Shift: From U.S. Strength to “Broken Program” Flip-Flop
The administration imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (Sept 19, 2025) and enforced the Jan 17,…
H-1B $100,000 Fee Explained: Debunking 8 Common Myths
A Presidential Proclamation sets a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions effective September 21, 2025. Current H‑1B holders…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Excludes Existing Holders: Policy Analysis
An executive order enacts a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting September 21,…
MEA Urges U.S. to Reconsider H-1B Rules, Warns of Family Impacts
India’s MEA urged consultations after U.S. proposed H‑1B rules — including a $100,000 payment — warning of family…
Trump’s H-1B Fee to $100,000: India Poised to Benefit
A new $100,000 annual H-1B fee, effective September 21, 2025, raises sponsorship costs dramatically and favors high-salary hires.…
How to Pay the $100K H-1B Fee: Proclamation Lacks Payment Details
A September 20, 2025 Proclamation requires a $100,000 fee with new H-1B petitions for workers abroad; payment verification…