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One of the biggest shocks to hit U.S. tech hiring in years is the sudden introduction of a $100,000 supplemental fee on many new H-1B petitions. Though announced in a presidential action this September 2025, and then clarified with USCIS guidance, th...

Nov 12, 2025 · 4 min read · startuptalent.hashnode.dev  
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