The new $100,000 H-1B fee has sent shockwaves through HR teams, foreign nationals, and global hiring strategies. In this episode, we unpack what this seismic policy change really means — not just for compliance, but for retention, employer branding, and long-term talent planning.

We’ll explore why EB-1A and O-1 visas are suddenly becoming critical alternatives, how profile building can future-proof your workforce, and the steps CHROs need to take right now to stabilize their foreign talent pipeline.

From understanding the emotional fallout among impacted employees to aligning CFOs and HR leaders around smarter investment strategies, this episode provides a clear roadmap for navigating the next 12–18 months of global talent disruption.

Whether you’re a CHRO, CFO, or a foreign professional navigating these changes, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to protect your people and your organization in this new era of immigration policy.