Labor & HR

H-1B $100K surcharge kicks in

The White House's September 2025 H-1B new-petition $100K surcharge runs through September 2026, applying only to foreign applicants (renewals and status changes exempt). The February 27 weighted-lottery rule (favoring high earners starting FY2027) tightens junior talent access for tech.

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