$100K H-1B Visa Fee in 2026: How Startups Must Rethink Global Hiring
Among the most radical shifts in U.S. startup hiring in recent years came quietly but with a huge impact – namely, an accompanying fee of $100,000 for many new H-1B visa applications. Released through an order of former President Donald Trump in September of last year, this regulation applies to most new H-1B visa applications filed on or […]
How Do Executive Search Firms Help Startups Hire Leaders?
One of the most important decisions that a startup can make is hiring leaders. When you get the right executive on board he or she is likely to increase growth, bring on board investors or even create high performing teams, whereas when you get the wrong executive on board he or she will drag the […]
How Do Global Talent Solutions Enable Startup Scalability?
Scaling is no longer just about product development or funding startups in the modern world; it is about having the right team at the right time. The ability to access talent worldwide has emerged as one of the most significant competitive advantages in the startup world. Growth: Startups that have already begun face challenges in […]
How Early-Stage Startups Can Attract and Retain Top Tech Talent
In the current, innovation-driven economy, technology is not merely part of business; it is the business. For early-stage startups, talent acquisition and retention of leading tech talent are usually key determinants of success. The right engineers, developers, and data experts can take a concept from whiteboard to market faster than competitors, helping young companies scale […]
How the $100K H-1B Visa Fee Changes Startup Recruitment in 2026 and What to Do About It
One of the biggest shocks to hit U.S. tech hiring in years is the sudden introduction of a $100,000 supplemental fee on many new H-1B petitions. Though announced in a presidential action this September 2025, and then clarified with USCIS guidance, the fee applies to many new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, […]
Why Startups in India Struggle to Hire Technical Talent and How to Fix It
India’s startup scene is booming, from Bengaluru’s fintech upstarts to Gurugram’s AI thinkers, but one issue remains: engineering talent hunting for Indian startups. Despite the sheer volume of engineering graduates, most startups continue to grapple in vain to bring onboard developers who are veteran and startup ready. They are often willing to make the switch […]
Why EOR Services Are a Game Changer for Startups Recruiting
The global war for talent already had been red-hot and then 2025 dropped seismic changes in U.S. immigration policy onto the table. This made onshore hiring more expensive and riskier for numerous startups with a single stroke. With announced $100,000-per-H-1B fee headlines and successive clarifications flooding business news streams, startups must retool how they get […]
How to Hire Remote Talent for Startups: A Founder’s 2026 Playbook
Entrepreneurs can now be free of any geographical boundaries. They can build agile, diverse teams around the world without restrictions on legacy office hierarchies. While remote work has opened new doors to unparalleled flexibility and access to a global workforce, it can also leave founders feeling somewhat disorganized unless there are rigor and intentionality put […]
New H1B Visa Rules: Five Key Changes Every Global IT Recruiter Should Watch
The U.S. is introducing far-reaching reforms to its H1B visa policy in 2025, and international IT recruiters need to be on high alert. The reforms may redefine how technological talent is sourced, sponsored, and managed. In the paragraphs below, we dissect five critical changes and how you should respond. $100,000 Fee for New H1B Petitions […]
The Impact of EOR Services on Tech Startup Recruitment in 2025
Compliance and speed matter as much as creativity. Employer of Record (EOR) solutions have emerged as a favored solution. They allow startups to hire talent anywhere in the world without creating a legal entity, participating in payroll oversight, or worrying about compliance issues. EORs are fundamentally changing the way early-stage companies acquire talent. EORs Are […]