Andrew Mendez is a Startup and Venture Capital Reporter at San Jose Business Journal. He covers a range of topics including labor laws, labor markets, layoffs, and the evolving landscape of remote work and digital nomadism, with a particular focus on campus life and college experiences. Andrew's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo Finance, NBC Bay Area, and Bloomberg News.
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By: Andrew Mendez, Agnee Ghosh, Georgia Hall
Satish, a graduate student from India studying in San Francisco, thought this fall would be about finishing his business degree and then lining up an H-1B visa, the work permit that’s become a mainstay for skilled immigrants in the US.
By: Andrew Mendez, Agnee Ghosh, Georgia Hall
Instead, he’s worried about his ability to build a career in the US as he tries to make sense of the Trump administration’s plan to raise the H-1B application fee to $100,000. “When someone moves here, they move with the motive of working hard and building something better,” said Satish, who like many interviewed asked that their full names be withheld, saying they feared drawing attention to their visa status or complicating their future plans. President Donald Trump framed the new six-figure fee as part of his effort to protect American jobs and national security.
When Trump’s announcement came, it didn’t give companies or lawyers any time to prepare. “It was timed to create pandemonium,” said a New York–based immigration lawyer.
Satish, a graduate student from India studying in San Francisco, thought this fall would be about finishing his business degree, then lining up an H-1B visa, the work permit that’s
By: Georgia Hall, Andrew Mendez, Agnee Ghosh
Satish, a graduate student from India studying in San Francisco, thought this fall would be about finishing his business degree, then lining up an H-1B visa, the work permit that's
Whiteboard wall displays various drawings as well as creative prompts. (Alexander Martinez / Daily Titan)
By: Andrew Mendez
Information Technology hosts students at the Titan Gymnasium for a “Mandalorian And Grogu” movie Friday night. ( Minh Nguyen/Daily Titan )
By: Andrew Mendez
The Titan Recreation Center has released their lineup of trips for their Fall 2026 Titan Outdoors Adventures. Students who want to try their hand at outdoor exploration once again have
