New H-1B Applicants After Sept 2025? Here’s What I’d Do

Описание: There’s been a lot of fear circulating online about a proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications, and I’ve been getting questions nonstop from IMGs who are worried about what this could mean for their future.

In this episode, I break down what’s actually being discussed, who this proposal may apply to, and—most importantly—how I would think about this as a physician if I were applying for H-1B today.

I share my own immigration journey, how I approached visas strategically, and why panic is never a strategy—but preparation is.

In This Episode, I Cover:

🔵 Where the $100,000 H-1B fee discussion is coming from
🔵 Who this proposal would apply to (and who it would not)
🔵 Why social media is the worst place to get immigration advice
🔵 How physicians can potentially qualify for exemptions
🔵 What “national interest” really means for doctors
🔵 Why shortage areas matter more than ever
🔵 What I would personally do if I were a new H-1B applicant today

Key Takeaways

🔵 Not every headline applies to every IMG
🔵 Physicians are uniquely positioned because of workforce shortages
🔵 Knowing the rules gives you leverage
🔵 You need a plan—not fear

Resources Mentioned

🔵 NIW information:
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-...

🔵 USCIS on H-1B visa:
https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-...

🔵 HRSA Health Professional Shortage Area tool:
https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-w...

🔵 IMG Roadmap Podcast Episode #13 (National Interest Waiver discussion):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

🔵 Immigration attorney referral:
https://www.bakerlaw.com/insights/usc...

Disclaimer: This episode reflects my personal experience and opinions and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice.

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