Shashank Singh
O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter…
Families with Mixed Status Prepare Emergency Plans Amid Deportation Fears
Expanded ICE enforcement and broader expedited removal have pushed mixed-status families to create emergency plans—guardianship papers, document kits,…
Patients Face Longer Wait Times as $100,000 H-1B Fee Looms
A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee, set to take effect in 2025, would apply per visa including those for…
China’s K Visa: Redefining Global STEM Talent Mobility
Starting October 1, 2025, China’s K visa allows bachelor’s-level STEM graduates and early researchers to apply without employer…
How Young STEM Professionals Benefit from China’s New K visa Program
On October 1, 2025, China will start a sponsor-free K visa for early-career STEM talent, offering digital applications,…
Eligibility Criteria for China’s K Visa (2025): STEM Talent Focus
On October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa for early-career STEM professionals with at least a…
ICE Says Chicago Suburbs Operations Are Smooth Amid Controversy
ICE’s Operation Midway Blitz began September 8, 2025, producing nearly 550 arrests by September 18. Over 200 officers…
H-1B $100K Fee Shocks Indians, Urges Strategic Future Planning
A one-time $100,000 fee will apply to new H‑1B petitions filed on or after September 20, 2025, excluding…
Dropbox in India Sept 2025: Ended; In-Person Interviews Now Required
Effective September 2, 2025, India largely lost U.S. Dropbox interview waivers for H‑1B and most nonimmigrant visas. Only…
TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance
From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics…
DS-260 vs DS-160: Key Differences for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa form for temporary stays; DS-260 is the immigrant visa form for permanent…
F-2 Visa Rejection Rate in 2025: Key Denial Trends and Stats
F-2 denials surged to roughly 40–50% in 2024–2025 amid tougher consular scrutiny and DHS rules replacing D/S with…
US Visa Dropbox in India September 2025: What’s Available Now
As of September 2, 2025, the U.S. curtailed the Dropbox Interview Waiver: most visa categories (H1B, F1, L1)…
F-2 Visa Denial: Top 6 Reasons and How to Strengthen Your Case
F-2 rejection rates hit roughly 47% in 2025 due to stricter screening, weak financial evidence, and doubts about…
Why the F2 Visa Rejection Rate Matters for Student Families
F2 denials rose to ~47% in 2023 and near 50% in early 2025, disrupting families of F-1 students.…