Projected Brain Drain in the U.S.: Early-Career Talent Exits Rise
The United States is facing a potential 'brain drain' as 75% of surveyed scientists consider leaving. Declining international enrollment and federal funding cuts are creating a $7 billion economic gap,…
Headlines
VisaVerge is US Based Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!
Most Read This Week
IRS Clarifies HSA Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS Notice 2026-05 clarifies new HSA eligibility rules under the OBBBA. Key updates include permanent telehealth safe harbors starting in 2025, and the inclusion of bronze/catastrophic Marketplace plans and direct…
Immigration Points Calculators
New Zealand Calculator
Skilled Migrant Category- 6-point system eligibility (Oct 2023)
- Latest income thresholds
- Detailed breakdown & assessment
Canada Calculator
Express Entry System- FSWP 67-point & CRS 1200-point
- Includes 2025 policy changes
- Compare with latest draw cutoffs
USA Calculator
Merit-Based (Proposed)- Based on RAISE Act proposal
- Education, skills & language factors
- 30-point threshold simulation
Schengen Visa Stay Calculator
Plan your European travel with our accurate 90/180 day calculator.
Just for You
H-1B & Work Visa Tools
4 ToolsH-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your H-1B 6-year maximum stay and plan your timeline
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total H-1B petition costs including fees and legal expenses
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT start dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
I-94 Expiration Calculator
Check your I-94 validity and authorized stay period
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly…
Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring…
Strategies for F-1 Students Amid H-1B Wage-Weighted Lottery Rules
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system for the FY 2027…
ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud.…
Financial & Cost Calculators
ROTH IRA Calculator
Plan your retirement savings with our comprehensive ROTH IRA contribution and growth calculator.
- Contribution limit calculations
- Growth projections over time
- Income eligibility check
- Tax benefit analysis
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total petition costs including USCIS fees and legal fees
H-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your 6-year H-1B maximum stay and remaining time
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
CSPA Age-Out Calculator
Check Child Status Protection Act age calculations
Top Writers
Why Safety Became the Top Priority for Indian Students Abroad in 2025
Safety now drives choices for over 1.3 million Indian students abroad in 2025. Rising rental scams, discrimination, and mental-health needs…
USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement Actions
The 2025 USCIS review details an aggressive transition into an enforcement agency. Highlighting nearly 200,000 deportation notices and a 'war…
Document & ID Checkers
REAL ID Requirements Checker
Verify your ID meets federal REAL ID standards for domestic flights
TSA Acceptable ID Checker
Check if your identification is accepted at TSA security checkpoints
Visa Photo Requirements Checker
Verify your photo meets official visa application specifications
DS-160 Form Helper Tool
Step-by-step guidance for completing your DS-160 visa application
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with high performance…
Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now
When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your green card.…
Tax Mistakes at Each Immigration Stage: From F-1 to Green Card
The journey from international student to green card holder involves significant tax changes. As residency status shifts, individuals move from…
Canada Closes Start-up Visa, Announces Entrepreneur Pathway by 2026
Canada is shutting down new applications for the Start-up Visa Program on December 31, 2025, to resolve a massive 43,200-application…
DV Lottery Pause: What Current Winners Should Do Now (2025–26)
A new presidential order has paused the Diversity Visa lottery program and suspended new visa issuances. Current green card holders…
Immigration Points Calculators
Compare skilled migration systems across countries
New Zealand
SMC System
Canada
Express Entry
USA
RAISE Act
All calculators updated for 2025 • USA calculator based on proposed RAISE Act
Trending News
2026 Gift Tax Exclusion: $19,000 per Recipient, $38,000 for Married Couples
The 2026 gift tax exclusion is set at $19,000 per recipient, or $38,000 for married couples. Gifts to non-citizen spouses are capped at $194,000. These rules allow for tax-free financial…
Canada’s Bill C-12 Ahead of Royal Assent Tightens Immigration Rules
Bill C-12 is a proposed Canadian law aiming to tighten asylum rules and expand border…
UK Work Visa Holders Turning to Asylum: Rising Trends and Impacts
Home Office figures show 12,200 work-visa holders claimed asylum in the UK in the year…
American Airlines Overhauls DFW Hub with 13-Bank Schedule
American Airlines is moving to a 13-bank schedule at DFW starting December 2025. This change…
2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates and Brackets by Filing Status
The IRS 2026 capital gains tax rates of 0%, 15%, and 20% apply to assets…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot: Is a Nationwide Rollout on the Horizon?
Canada's IRCC has initiated a pilot program for digital visas, currently limited to selected Moroccan…
Australia’s 10-Year Passport Price Rise: Renewal Timing and Budgeting
Australia will increase adult passport fees to $422 on January 1, 2026. Travelers can avoid…
J-1 Visa Exploitation: Modern Slavery Allegations Across U.S. Sectors
The J-1 visa program is under fire for enabling 'modern slavery' through exploitative labor practices.…
Powerful Winter Storm Forces Delays as Travelers Brace for Weekend
A major winter storm has crippled holiday air travel, resulting in over 1,500 canceled flights…
Immigrant Groups in Connecticut Protest Avelo Deportation Flights as 2025 Ends
Avelo Airlines faces a December 28 protest at Tweed-New Haven Airport regarding ICE deportation charters.…