Comment by almosthere
Comment by almosthere 16 hours ago
So far I have only heard anecdotes of companies paying it, or will be paying it for existing people.
Comment by almosthere 16 hours ago
So far I have only heard anecdotes of companies paying it, or will be paying it for existing people.
I'm in a startup bubble I guess. I think it's easier for them to justify it.
Walmart Pauses Job Offers to Candidates Needing H-1B Visas - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45659955 - October 2025
Four big companies have now stopped sponsoring H-1B visas. Here is the full list - https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-f... - October 23rd, 2025 (Cognizant, Intuitive Surgical, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Walmart)
> The $100,000 H-1B visa application fee officially took effect on September 21. According to USCIS, applicants must submit the payment through pay.gov before applying for the visa.
> The agency also reported that it has already received enough petitions to reach both the regular 65,000 cap for H-1B visas and the 20,000 cap for US advanced degree exemptions for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs until April next year.