​On Friday, the White House announced a proclamation adding a $100,000 surcharge to new H-1B petitions.

​Join Algorizin and Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI) for a clear, actionable walkthrough of what’s known, what’s not, and what to do next, whether you’re an employer, a current H-1B worker, or an international student planning the 2026 cycle.

​What we’ll cover:

​* Who is affected vs. not affected under current guidance (with edge cases like transfers, amendments, cap-exempt, consular processing, and travel).

​* Employee playbook: travel decisions, timing for extensions/transfers, and how to avoid unforced errors while rules evolve.

​* Alternatives to H-1B: O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, cap-exempt H-1B, who qualifies, realistic timelines, and evidence strategies.

​* What could change next: legal challenges, national-interest exemptions, and potential wage/lottery rulemakings, and how to scenario-plan.

​* Live Q&A tailored to international students (OPT/STEM OPT), and current H-1B holders.

​Who should attend:

​* Employers & hiring managers (startups to enterprise) planning 2025–2026 headcount

​* Current H-1B holders weighing transfers, amendments, or international travel

​* F-1/OPT/STEM OPT students targeting the 2026 cycle or exploring alternatives

​About the Hosts

​Algorizin helps international talent navigate the US with clarity, bringing together vetted guidance, community Q&A, and practical tools to plan visa strategy, job searches, and evidence building for extraordinary-ability paths.

​Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI) is a top-rated U.S. immigration firm with 25+ years supporting high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs. We specialize in corporate immigration and alternatives to H-1B, including O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, the International Entrepreneur Rule, with deep expertise in STEM and emerging technologies.