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The h1b visa tag on WindowsForum.com covers recent policy changes affecting H-1B specialty-worker visas and their H-4 dependents, including expanded online presence screening starting December 15, 2025, and a $100,000 surcharge on new petitions that reshaped hiring economics for tech companies. Discussions highlight Microsoft's internal guidance advising visa holders to remain in the U.S., appointment cancellations, longer processing times, and privacy concerns. The tag also connects H-1B issues to broader IT leadership topics such as Amazon automation and Windows update challenges, reflecting the visa's impact on workforce mobility and enterprise operations.
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    Amazon Automation, H1B Fee Shock, and Windows Update Headaches: IT Leaders’ New Normal

    Amazon’s automation blueprint, the new H‑1B fee shock, and a fresh round of Windows update headaches have combined into one of the busiest weeks on the tech beat — a convergence that matters to IT leaders, systems administrators, and the millions of workers who keep digital commerce and...