US employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more expensive and unpredictable. Companies now focus on long-term immigration plans starting with student visas. They are also accelerating green card sponsorships due to processing delays. This approach aims to provide more predictable work authorization for employees.

The Trump administration is preparing to expand an existing fee on H-1B and L-1 visas by applying it to extension petitions, not just new applications and job changes. The move…

The Trump administration plans to extend an existing surcharge on H-1B and L-1 visa extensions, potentially raising costs for US employers.