Shashank Singh
DOL Codifies Public Access File Rights for H-1B Under 20 CFR 655.760
The H-1B Public Access File (PAF) ensures employer transparency regarding foreign worker wages and conditions. Under federal law,…
US Firms Face Tax Risks When H-1B Remote Work from India Grows
Severe visa backlogs in India are driving H-1B workers into remote roles, triggering significant U.S. and Indian tax…
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haiti Transitional Presidential Council
U.S. authorities have introduced three major immigration measures regarding Haiti: targeted visa revocations for council members with alleged…
France Issues Nearly 2.86 Million Visas in 2024 with Moroccans Among Top Short-Stay Recipients
France issued more visas in 2024, driven by a rebound in short-stay tourism. Morocco remains a leading recipient,…
India and European Union Finalize Free Trade Agreement with Mobility Chapter
India and the EU have finalized a massive Free Trade Agreement. A core pillar is the Mobility Chapter,…
Trump Defends Noem as Homeland Security Chief Amid Minneapolis Probe
President Trump is standing by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amidst controversy in Minneapolis. Following two deaths during immigration…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
A potential government shutdown on January 30, 2026, could suspend Department of Labor PERM processing. While USCIS stays…
Higher 2026 Federal Refunds Driven by Standard Deduction Child Tax Credit and SALT Changes
The April 15, 2026, tax deadline introduces new opportunities for higher refunds through expanded credits and deductions. Key…
Miami International Airport Evacuates Terminal H Over Suspicious Luggage
Miami International Airport's Terminal H was evacuated Saturday evening due to a suspicious unattended bag. The incident caused…
Ben Macpherson Urges Indian Students to Study in Scotland at INSA UK 10th Anniversary
Scotland is positioning itself as a welcoming alternative for Indian students, contrasting with a more restrictive environment in…
U.S. Tightens H-1B Rules as Interview Slots in India Move Into 2027
DHS is replacing the H-1B lottery with weighted selection for FY 2027, while Indian consular appointments are delayed…
Protesters Fill Placita Olvera Demanding Justice Over Minneapolis Border Patrol/ice Shooting
Hundreds in Los Angeles protested the fatal shooting of American nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents. The demonstration…
Winter Storm Fern Forces Air India to Cancel New York Flights Through January 26
Air India canceled New York and Newark flights for Jan 25–26 due to Winter Storm Fern. With 13,000+…
Phuket International Airport Nipah Virus Outbreak Department of Disease Control Tightens Screening
Phuket has intensified health screenings for passengers from India due to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal.…
Trump Gold Card Promotes Merit-Based Entry for High-Net-Worth
The U.S. migration landscape in 2026 is defined by the Trump Gold Card's fast-track for wealthy entrants and…