After Democrats win Congress in midterms, H-1B slot shortages and OPT rules in focus
Key points
- Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress, per M9.news
- H-1B adjudication changes since October 2025 have left almost no interview slots in India
- Lawyers say the $100,000 H-1B fee cannot be immediately reversed, and the proposed $70,000 OPT fee is hard to block
M9.news reported that Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The report said H-1B adjudication changes since October 2025 have left almost no interview slots in India. Immigration lawyers say Democrats cannot immediately reverse the $100,000 H-1B fee or easily counter a proposed $70,000 OPT fee, but can add oversight and block new restrictive bills.
Original report: M9.news ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.