Jim Grey
China Pushes K Visa to Tap STEM Talent Amid H-1B Fees
China’s K visa, launching October 1, 2025, targets early-career STEM professionals with bachelor’s degrees, permitting research, entrepreneurship, and…
Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Sparks Chaos for Chinese Talent in U.S.
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation creates a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed abroad, effective Sept. 21;…
EU Agency Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Major Airport Disruptions
A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software disrupted European airports from September 19–21, 2025, forcing manual processing,…
H-1B Outside-US Petitions Now Require a $100K Fee
Effective Sept 21, 2025, a Presidential Proclamation requires a $100,000 supplemental fee for most new H-1B petitions filed…
UK ILR Reform Not Scrapping Residency, Extends Path to 10 Years
A May 2025 white paper proposes extending ILR waiting times to ten years for most work visas, tougher…
US Expands AI in Immigration Control Amid 2025 Transparency Debates
DHS expanded AI in immigration in 2025 with a playbook requiring human review. CBP reported 75 AI use…
Seven Men Face Trial for Violent Disorder Outside Rosewood Hotel
Seven men face trial for violent disorder after a May 2025 incident outside Rosewood Hotel, with prosecutors using…
China’s K Visa vs US H-1B: Key Differences in 2025
Launching October 1, 2025, China’s K visa lets young STEM graduates enter without employer sponsorship to research, teach,…
DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS proposed ending D/S for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission through the…
China to Start Processing K Visa Applications on October 1, 2025
The K visa, launching October 1, 2025, provides flexible entry for young STEM talent into education, research, and…
Presidential Proclamation Sets $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions
A Presidential Proclamation took effect Sept. 21, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on every new H‑1B petition filed…
K-1 Visa by Country: Updated Statistical Analysis of Fiancé Visa Rates
USCIS sped up I-129F processing in 2024–2025, but consular interviews, enhanced vetting, and local capacity now mainly determine…
Green Card to Passport: Must Naturalize Under 2025 Civics Rules
In 2025 USCIS strengthened naturalization scrutiny by reinstating neighborhood checks and introducing a new civics test on October…
DS-260 vs DS-160: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Visa Applicants
As of September 21, 2025, DS-160 (nonimmigrant) and DS-260 (immigrant) remain separate online forms. DS-160 has no filing…
Understanding J-1 Waiver Attorney Fees and Payment Options in 2025
J-1 waivers require a DOS recommendation (Form DS-3035) and a USCIS decision. Expect attorney fees of $2,800–$5,000+, DOS…