A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025; a stricter specialty-occupation test; fewer cap exemptions; and more oversight of third-party placements and employer compliance.| VisaVerge
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3, starting the 60-day grace period. The person must quickly secure a new sponsor, file a B-2 change, or depart before day 60 to avoid unlawful presence.| VisaVerge
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech firms now match Indian IT leaders in H-1B usage. A proposed fee hike could push U.S. employers to offshore work, use L-1/O-1 routes, or change hiring and budget plans. Firms should strengthen compliance and plan for higher upfront costs.| VisaVerge
A proposed one-time H-1B fee up to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, would hit many new foreign hires. Rural schools and smaller universities warn it could block hiring for specialized teachers and researchers. Exemptions are unclear and may require national-interest proof; institutions are preparing timelines and budget plans.| VisaVerge
A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the U.S. or returning to India. Despite I-140 benefits, H-1B employer ties limit mobility and increase stress. Decisions hinge on salary, career pace, taxes (DTAA, residency rules), and emotional wellbeing. Practical steps: preserve documents, plan finances, and map job opportunities before moving.| VisaVerge
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) could cost Columbia $10–$20 million yearly, disrupting STEM hiring and prompting legal challenges while renewals and current H-1B travel remain unaffected.| VisaVerge
TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and localization efforts aim to offset a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B approvals effective Sept 21, 2025, limiting disruption to client delivery.| VisaVerge
A Sept. 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation restricts entry for workers whose petitions were filed after its effective date, limiting new H-1B issuances. Existing visas remain valid. Indian IT placements tied to late petitions will be paused, accelerating shifts to remote delivery, offshore staffing, and investments under Atmanirbhar Bharat in skills and innovation.| VisaVerge
A $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed while workers are outside the U.S., effective September 21, 2025, has caused hiring freezes and legal challenges. The fee excludes filings made while workers are physically in the U.S. Employers should document travel dates, prefer change-of-status when feasible, and seek case-specific legal counsel as agency guidance remains limited.| VisaVerge
DHS plans a December 2025 proposed rule to reform H‑1B standards, focusing on cap‑exempt eligibility, third‑party placement oversight, wage protections, and employer enforcement. Prepare wage documentation, degree‑duty mappings, and vendor control evidence now. Post‑Chevron judicial scrutiny increases litigation risk.| VisaVerge
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to increase the H1B visa fee from $1,500 to $100,000. Initially Trump said that $100,000 H1B visa fees will be charged annually.Due to recent events, the President of the United States clarified that the increased $100,000 H1B visa fee is a one-time payment.There are 730,000 H1B visa holders in the U.S. The increased H-1B visa fee will impact| eAskme | How to : Ask Me Anything : Learn Blogging Online
On Saturday, Elon Musk insinuated that Laura Loomer was like an Al Qaeda terrorist after Loomer asked Musk for a civilized conversation regarding her X account’s temporary suspension and loss of subscribers. According to X, Laura Loomer’s X account is being “punished” for “doxing.” However, the post in question was a screenshot taken directly from […]| Loomered
