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The past year has brought dramatic changes to the technology sector. Major companies have announced large-scale layoffs while at the same time making unprecedented investments in artificial intelligence and automation. This combination raises difficult questions. Why are companies cutting tens of thousands of jobs while simultaneously committing billions to new technologies? Part of the answer
USCIS Clarifies the new $100,000 H-1B fee. Effective for petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, USCIS requires a $100,000 supplemental payment on new H-1B petitions tied to entry. Existing H-1B holders and beneficiaries of routine in-U.S. changes of status, extensions, amendments, or changes of employer petitions remain unimpacted by this fee even if
Will the $100,000 H-1B Fee Apply to You? 2025 Employer Action Guide What’s Happening With H-1B Visas Right Now? After our last blog post, many readers reached out with questions about whether their petitions will be subject to the $100,000 H-1B fee announced in the September 19 proclamation. The common thread in these inquiries is
A $100,000 fee to hire an H-1B worker. Two days’ notice. No exemptions for hospitals losing doctors or universities mid-research project. On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation conditioning the entry of H-1B workers on their employers paying a six-figure fee, effective September 21. Hospitals scrambled to retain staff, tech companies froze hiring,
H-1B Lottery Overhaul: What Employers Need to Know About the New Wage-Based System The H-1B lottery has always been a source of uncertainty. Every year, employers prepare registrations and hope that the odds break their way. Until now, the system has been a simple draw: one chance per beneficiary, regardless of the job, the salary,
The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What the USCIS Proclamation Really Means When the White House rolled out its proclamation under INA § 212(f), it sounded like a wall was about to come down. The text tied the $100,000 requirement to entry into the United States. Employers rushed to interpret what that meant, workers abroad wondered if
On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation that could reshape how American companies hire foreign professionals. Beginning at 12:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, September 21, 2025, any U.S. employer who wants to bring in an H-1B worker from outside the country must pay a $100,000 fee. If that fee is
With SEVIS terminations and student visa cancellations on the rise, this blog post explains how students can protect their legal status—and their future. Student Visa Issues A growing number of student visa holders in the United States are suddenly losing their immigration status. Many are receiving confusing notices that their SEVIS records have been terminated
In recent months, lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known as green card holders—have increasingly faced denial of reentry to the United States after returning from international travel. Once considered routine, travel for permanent residents is now subject to heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. This shift reflects broader trends in immigration enforcement and policy interpretation,
A recent headline-grabbing incident involving a French scientist denied entry into the U.S. has reignited concern over how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exercises its authority at the border. According to multiple reports, CBP officers searched the traveler’s phone and found private text messages critical of former President Trump, ultimately leading to his removal despite
