Guestbook Entry for Veronica Jackson/DataStaff, Inc., United States
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Veronica Jackson/DataStaff, Inc.
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United States
State
North Carolina
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H-1B Extension
We were retained to file H-1B extension for the job title of Manager, HR and Training Operations [SOC (ONET/OES) Occupation Title of 11-3131 Training and Development Manager]. USCIS questioned that the job does not qualify as specialty occupation because the position falls within the category of HR Managers, and, as such, no specific degree or education is required to train for the position of HR Manager.
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Guestbook Entry for Narendhiran Nagarajan, United States
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Narendhiran Nagarajan
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United States
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H1B
Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Trump administration unveils 'Project Firewall' to crack down on H-1B visa abuse
Published by: The Times of India - September 23, 2025
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Critics, however, caution that the new initiative could have unintended consequences. Speaking to TOI, Rajiv S. Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said that while the goal of protecting American workers is “laudable,” the initiative risks overreach.
Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers: A Legal Analysis of the New $100,000 Payment Requirement
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Given the Proclamation's requirement for a $100,000 payment for new H-1B visa petitions, what are the primary legal and operational challenges for U.S. employers, and what legal strategies are available to mitigate potential adverse impacts on staffing and business operations?
On Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation, "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," that took an important, initial, and incremental step to reform the H-1B visa program to curb abuses and protect American workers.
This Proclamation:
Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Senators unveil bipartisan H-1B, L-1 visa reforms bill: US educated STEM individuals to get priority in selection
Published by: The Times of India - September 30, 2025
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Rajiv's Comments in The South China Morning Post - India’s tech sector fears impact of Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa on US market
Published by: The South China Morning Post -23 September, 2025
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
“The imposition of a US$100,000 fee on H-1B visas represents an unprecedented shift in US immigration policy,” said Rajiv Khanna, a US lawyer providing immigration advisory services to global clients.
H-1B Proclamation Analysis: Understanding the $100,000 Fee and Entry Restrictions
What We Know So Far (This info will be continually updated with new developments)
Updates October 20th, 2025 from the USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations
UPDATE: USCIS Issues More Detailed Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement