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U.S. Capitol (West Front) — Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

White House Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions Only — What Korean Employers and Workers Should Do Now

The White House says the newly announced $100,000 charge tied to H-1B will apply to new petitions rather than to the installed base of current H-1B workers. The clarification comes after a confusing rollout that left employers and visa holders unsure whether the levy would be annual, whether it would affect extensions, and how it would interact with existing fees. With the focus now on first-time sponsorships,

USCIS office, Georgia. Photo: Gulbenk/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

Government Shutdown Risk: What Korean Americans and Korean Nationals in the U.S. Need to Know

With the federal funding deadline set for September 30, Congress remains at loggerheads and the odds of a partial government shutdown are rising. If funding lapses on October 1, immigration and employment-verification services will not grind to a total halt, but the impact will vary by agency. For Korean Americans, Korean employers, students, and visitors, the practical question is what can still move forward

U.S. Capitol (West Front) — Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Sep 20, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

White House Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee: New Petitions Only, Not Current Holders

The White House clarified on Saturday that the newly announced $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will apply only to new petitions, not to current H-1B holders, renewals, or re-entry of existing beneficiaries.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, where lawmakers face pressure to address visa and labor concerns after the Georgia raid. (Photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea’s President Warns U.S. Immigration Raid Could Deter Korean Investment

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned on Friday that the recent U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia could discourage Korean companies from expanding their investments in the United States.

Hyundai (Courtesy of HMGMA - Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America)

Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Jason

South Korea and U.S. Explore New Visa Category for Korean Workers After Georgia Plant Raid

The fallout from last week's immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia continues to ripple through diplomatic and business circles. More than 300 South Korean workers were among the 475 people detained,

Japan Plans to Make Easier Arrivals for Korean Tourists

Aug 16, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Japan Plans to Make Easier Arrivals for Korean Tourists

Korean tourists will no longer need to stand in lines at immigration in all the Japanese airports starting next year.

Pope Francis

Sep 30, 2015 PM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Pope Francis's Views On Climate Change, Immigration, And Inequality Could Be A Decisive Factor To The 2016 U.S. Elections

The pontiff's views on key issues in the United States may influence political thought amidst the heat of the 2016 U.S. elections.

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