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News and Openbound analysis on hiring, sponsorship and policy for international talent in the U.S.
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Cornell prevails on DEI hiring lawsuit after judge finds plaintiff ‘had no intention of reentering academia’
The judge in the case managed to sidestep arguments about DEI-based discrimination, which have gained some traction in the federal court system.
News · Source: HR Dive · Source published
Company’s DEI policy made White men ‘second-class’ candidates, judge rules
A Florida district court held mostly for plaintiffs in the case, who claimed Danaher Corp. unlawfully maintained diverse hiring slates that favored women and people of color.
News · Source: HR Dive · Source published
NewsFlash! H1B $100K Payment: Back Again?
The White House has issued a new proclamation purporting to extend the September 2025 H1B entry restrictions for another year, again requiring a $100,000 payment for certain H1B workers seeking entry. Notably, the prior implementation of the $100,000 payment was vacated by a fede
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
I am applying for TN status to work for a U.S. employer. Am I allowed to pay the government filing fees and attorney fees myself?
Answer Generally, yes. Unlike the H1B category, the TN classification does not have special immigration provisions that ordinarily require the employer to pay specified filing and attorney fees. Any repayment arrangement or payroll deduction still must comply with applicable empl
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.
News · Source: NPR · Openbound updated
Some hiring managers may be waiting until after the election to recruit
Decision-makers identified changes in government policies as one of the biggest hiring challenges for 2026.
News · Source: HR Dive · Openbound updated
Cloudera Settlement: Two-Year PERM Debarment and $2 Million in Financial Penalties and Back Pay
On October 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a settlement with Cloudera, Inc., resolving allegations that the technology company discriminated against U.S. workers during recruitment for positions connected to the Perm
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
Large employers are hiring part-time workers over seasonal ones, Indeed data shows
The shift indicates potential optimism about future staffing needs, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said.
News · Source: HR Dive · Openbound updated
BioSpace: As H-1B Visa Changes Keep Coming, Biopharmas Adjust Hiring Approach
As H-1B visa policies continue to evolve, biopharma companies face new challenges in attracting and retaining global talent. In an article published by BioSpace, Partner Audrea Golding discussed how ...
News · Source: fragomen · Source published