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The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin
Bay Area immigration crackdown halted after local pushback
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Walmart halts H-1B hiring amid new $100,000 visa fee under Trump policy
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Snap eyes $1 billion boost to power Its AR glasses vision
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🧑🎓 Student's hub: Scholarships, guides & resources
Walmart halts H-1B hiring amid new $100,000 visa fee under Trump policy
Walmart has paused hiring workers who require H-1B visas following the Trump administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee per new application, a move aimed at protecting U.S. jobs. The retail giant, one of the country’s largest H-1B employers, said it remains committed to finding top talent while reassessing its hiring approach. The policy shift reflects how immigration costs are reshaping corporate strategies across major companies. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit challenging the steep new fee, calling it a threat to innovation and small business hiring. Give it a read.
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Join us for a free live workshop with Sridhar Yendamuri, Columbia Business School alumnus and Open Admits consultant, as he shares expert insights on crafting a successful B-school application. Learn how to write powerful essays, present your experience strategically, choose schools that align with your goals, and boost your scholarship chances. Whether you’re starting your MBA journey or refining your final applications, this session will help you apply with clarity and confidence. Powered by Open Atlas, a community of 1,500+ global professionals pursuing O-1, EB-1, and NIW visas. RSVP now.
📗 Immigration desk: Visa news, options & updates
Bay Area immigration crackdown halted after local pushback
A planned immigration enforcement surge by U.S. Border Patrol across the San Francisco Bay Area has been called off, local officials confirmed. The move comes after President Donald Trump agreed to pause additional federal deployments to San Francisco following talks with Mayor Daniel Lurie and tech leaders. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and county officials said the cancellation covers the entire region, easing concerns of protests and heightened tensions. Crucial times ahead.
Is EB-1C green card the fast-track path for global executives?
The EB-1C visa provides a direct route to U.S. permanent residency for multinational executives and managers, without the lengthy PERM labor certification process. It is ideal for L-1A visa holders or leaders in global companies expanding into the U.S., rewarding proven management experience and a strong corporate structure. The article explains how the EB-1C can shorten green card timelines, particularly for professionals from countries with long visa backlogs. Interesting info.
💫 Founder's corner: Resources, capital & growth hacks
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Snap eyes $1 billion boost to power its AR glasses vision
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is reportedly in talks with investors, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, to raise at least $1 billion to scale its AR glasses business. CEO Evan Spiegel has been meeting potential backers in recent months and is set to speak at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh next week. The plan includes spinning off its Spectacles unit into a separate subsidiary, similar to Waymo under Alphabet. The talks come as Snap faces a downgrade from Stifel, which cited continued ad revenue pressure and TikTok’s dominance in the U.S. market.
🪄 Sponsor friendly job board
We have exciting sponsor-friendly opportunities from companies open to hiring internationals (F-1, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1). Each week, we spotlight roles worth your time, and there are plenty more waiting for you.
- AudioShake - Head of Business Development: Lead partnerships and growth for its cutting-edge AI audio technology platform.
- Snap Inc. - Machine Learning Engineer: Join Snap’s ML team, they’re open to visa sponsorship.
For more sponsor-friendly jobs, visa updates, and career resources, join the Open Atlas community and get priority access to future opportunities.
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[Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST] Join Immigrant happy hour with Migrat Mate
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Until next week, stay awesome.
Yours truly,
Team Open Atlas 💙
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