Navigating H-1B Visa Changes: The Gap Affecting Talent Acquisition for Startups

In the latest episode of TechCrunch’s ⁠Equity⁠ podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis interviews ⁠Jeremy Neufeld⁠, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to explore the effects of the recent H-1B modifications on startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in the U.S.

Listen to the full episode for insights on:

• A notable loophole permitting 80% of H-1B applicants to bypass the $100,000 fee entirely

• The new wage structure potentially providing more visa opportunities to experienced acupuncturists than to newly graduated AI PhDs earning $200K

• The challenge faced by universities and national labs, who recognize the need to pay but lack clarity on the amount

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