Exemptions, Compliance & Enforcement Challenges Under the New H-1B Supplemental Fee Framework
Introduction The recent presidential proclamation imposing a substantial supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions has introduced a complex layer of regulatory obligations for U.S. employers. While the stated objective is to safeguard U.S. labor interests, the reality is that employers—especially those hiring foreign nationals from abroad—now face a strict compliance environment marked by interpretive ambiguity, […]
