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Indians Lead the U.S. STEM Workforce Through H-1B and Education

In 2024 Indians took over 70% of H-1B approvals, underpinning U.S. STEM roles. A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee could cut…

H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers

From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery proceed normally.…

H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available. The fee…

Canada Work Permit Extension 2025: Rules, Eligibility & Application

File your Canada work permit extension online at least 30 days before expiry to keep working under implied status; fee…

Veni, Vidi, Contuli: H-1B Fees Misprice Immigrant Promise

A New Indian Express opinion contends a $100,000 upfront H‑1B fee would deter early-career immigrant talent, favor big firms, harm…

USCIS Warns Green Card Seekers to Fully Complete I-485 Public Charge

USCIS warns that incomplete Part 9 public charge answers on Form I-485 lead to RFEs, intake rejections, and delays. Apply…

O’Leary Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Hurt U.S. Innovation

A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions would sharply raise hiring costs from about $2,000–$5,000. Kevin O’Leary and…

L-1 Visa as an H-1B Alternative After the $100k Fee Hike

A $100,000 H-1B fee starting September 21, 2025, is driving interest in L-1 intra-company transfers. L-1 avoids the cap, lottery,…