InformationWeek recently included insight from Divij Kishore, immigration attorney at Flagship Law, in its analysis of how new federal changes to the H-1B visa program may affect hiring strategies for technology companies and CIOs across the United States.
The article, “CIOs Face Higher Costs Under Trump’s H-1B Changes,” examines the impact of two major policy shifts: a $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B petitions and a wage-ranking system that favors higher-paid applicants in the annual visa lottery.
Kishore explained that while the changes may alter how companies approach sponsorship, the overall demand for H-1B visas is unlikely to disappear. Instead, he anticipates the program will shift toward higher-salary positions and employers with greater financial resources.
According to Kishore, the most likely outcome is a redistribution of visas toward higher-paying roles and well-capitalized companies, rather than a reduction in the total number of visas issued. Larger technology firms may be better positioned to absorb the higher costs, while smaller businesses could face greater challenges participating in the program.
The piece also explores how employers may respond by adjusting compensation strategies, exploring alternative visa pathways, or expanding international offices as part of broader workforce planning.
Kishore’s commentary reflects Flagship Law’s ongoing role in helping companies and professionals navigate complex immigration policy changes while maintaining compliance and long-term talent strategies.
Read the full InformationWeek article:
https://www.informationweek.com/it-staffing-careers/cios-face-higher-costs-under-trump-s-h-1b-chang…