"Today on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by Jeremy Neufeld, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America. Watch the full episode for more about: The massive loophole that lets 80% of H-1B applicants skip the $100,000 fee entirely Why the new wage system could give more visa slots to experienced acupuncturists than fresh AI PhD grads making $200K Why universities and national labs are stuck in limbo, knowing they have to pay but not knowing how"
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The H-1B rule overhaul ties visa allocation and fees to new wage categories, producing major redistribution effects across occupations. A sizable loophole enables roughly 80% of applicants to avoid a proposed $100,000 fee entirely. The wage-based system can award more slots to experienced practitioners in traditionally lower-paid fields than to high-paid but early-career AI PhD graduates, altering access to top technical talent. Universities and national labs face uncertainty about how to comply and who will bear new costs. Startups and founders confront greater hiring complexity and potential reductions in access to global tech talent.
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