Open Atlas #2: H-1B law suit, free community & resume building!


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Happy Wednesday. ✨

The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin

H-1B visa rules coming under stricter oversight

Meet the product manager who runs His career on AI

Theo: nSpire’s AI that turns your resume into a career magnet

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Theo: nSpire’s AI turns your resume into a career magnet

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📗 Immigration desk: Visa news, options & updates

$100K H-1B fee faces a federal lawsuit over threats to U.S. essential sectors

The Trump administration is facing a federal lawsuit over its new $100,000 H-1B visa fee for highly skilled workers. The lawsuit, led by religious groups, healthcare providers, unions, and educators, warns the fee could harm hospitals, schools, and other essential sectors. Critics say the policy discourages top global talent and threatens research, innovation, and the U.S. economy. H-1B visas cover a wide range of roles, from tech to healthcare and education, and are valid for three years, extendable to six.

H-1B visa rules coming under stricter oversight: DHS plans major reforms

The Department of Homeland Security is planning updates to the H-1B visa program aimed at tightening rules for employers and applicants. Proposed changes include revising cap exemptions, increasing scrutiny on companies that have violated program rules, and stricter oversight of third-party placements. The goal is to protect U.S. workers’ wages and ensure compliance with program requirements. The rule could be published as early as December 2025, signaling more hurdles are on the way.

💫 Founder's corner: Resources, capital & growth hacks

Product manager who runs his career on AI

Amir Klein, a top-performing PM at monday.com, changed the way he manages projects by creating AI “second brains” using Claude and ChatGPT. These AI systems store context, analyze data, and provide real-time feedback, helping him handle complex initiatives and large datasets efficiently. Beyond project management, Amir uses AI as a personal coach for writing, interview prep, and decision-making.

Sora 2: OpenAI’s ultimate video-audio playground

OpenAI just dropped Sora 2, their latest video and audio generation model. It creates realistic visuals, synchronized sound, and models physics accurately. You can add yourself, pets, or objects into videos with the new cameos feature. The invite-only Sora app lets founders and creators experiment, remix, and share content easily while keeping safety and wellbeing in mind. For founders, this is a fun way to explore AI-powered content, marketing, and storytelling hacks.

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Until next week, stay awesome.

Yours truly,

Team Open Atlas 💙

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