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From F-1 to H-1B: Navigating U.S. Work Visas under Trump’s Reforms

New H-1B rules add a US$100,000 fee for petitions after September 21, 2025, and weight lottery selection by wage. Entry-level…

Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?

Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189. The U.S.…

USCIS Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Starting October 16, 2025

Starting October 16, 2025, USCIS will charge a $1,000 parole fee due after conditional approval for most parole grants. Ten…

India EB Green Card Dates Remain Largely Steady in Nov 2025 Bulletin

November’s Visa Bulletin leaves India’s EB queues largely unchanged, with EB‑1 retrogression and slight EB‑2/EB‑3 gains. USCIS permits use of…

H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers

Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted, provided they…

Green Card Holders Face Fines and Jail for Not Carrying Proof

Starting October 16, 2025, non-citizens 18+ must carry proof of immigration status: Form I-551 for green card holders or status…

USCIS to Process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, CW-1 Petitions During Shutdown

USCIS remains open to process I-129 and CW-1 petitions but DOL system outages can block required LCAs and temporary labor…

Chicago Green Card Holder Fined Under Long-Dormant Immigration Rule

A Chicago Green Card holder was fined $130 for not carrying his card, highlighting DHS’s March 2025 clarification that INA…