AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoH-1B Costs Rise: The Trump administration is proposing a new $103,265 fee per cap-subject H-1B petition, stacking on top of a separate $100,000 fee and drawing sharp pushback from employers and immigration lawyers. AI and Hiring Anxiety: A study finds AI-written resumes can hurt response rates, while other reporting shows workers fear AI job loss—and some are already shifting roles, like former Lyft drivers now maintaining Waymo robotaxis. Workforce Signals: Southern California job growth is slowing (still positive, but weaker than the national pace), while Mississippi hit a record high for nonfarm jobs. Education and Careers: Voters want stronger AI rules in K-12, and Big Tech’s deeper school involvement is sparking backlash over who shapes learning. Trade Pressure: New U.S.-Canada tariffs are reigniting uncertainty for industries tied to cross-border demand. Career Events: U.S. Customs and Border Protection will join a DHS Career Expo in Buffalo Sept. 1–2, 2026.
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