Day: November 3, 2025

H-1B visa

Impact of New H-1B fee on Healthcare Market

The new $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas and a proposed overhaul of the visa lottery poses severe repercussions for healthcare access by Americans. According to experts, restricting the foreign labor pool worsens the already existing labor shortage in the healthcare sector. The new H-1B fee only applies to prospective

Decline in Foreign Students Could Reduce GDP

The new U.S. policy around foreign students could reduce U.S. GDP by up to $481 billion a year. The greatest loss comes from the decline of Optional Practical Training (OPT) members. Many STEM graduates use the OPT program for staying in the U.S. between graduating getting a job. OPT lets