Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs

Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by suid on Friday April 03, 2026 @06:39PM (#47633272)

Remember that there was a "one-time fee" exception for "favored clients" (read: friends of Trump), who could pay a single lump-sum of something like $1 million, and then apply for unlimited H-1B's at the old fee structure.

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by MrWiffles on Friday April 03, 2026 @06:45PM (#47633324)

I was not aware of this loophole. Thank you. I’ve got some strong opinions but I’m just going to keep those to myself right now. And my dog. She’ll hear me as I scream profanities into the void…

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by declan_roberts on Friday April 03, 2026 @07:45PM (#47633844)

The loophole does not exist. He's pulling it out of his arse.

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by mikeyouse on Friday April 03, 2026 @10:13PM (#47634951)

There's certainly the 'National Interest Exception' which the President / DHS Secretary can extend to anyone they determine to be deserving of skipping the $100k fee;

https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/update-to-the-new-100...

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by declan_roberts on Friday April 03, 2026 @07:44PM (#47633839)

Where are you getting this from?!

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by mcmcmc on Friday April 03, 2026 @10:13PM (#47634957)

Friends, or billionaires willing to build his state propaganda machine.

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Re:Oracle Files H-1B Visa Petitions Amid Mass Layoffs by Izikiel43 on Friday April 03, 2026 @11:06PM (#47635268)

There are a lot of international students in the US for whom the fee doesn't apply as they would be changing status, not getting a visa.

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