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Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup

2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus a $1,000…

UT and BGSU See International Enrollment Drop Amid Visa Rules

BGSU and University of Toledo report sharp falls in international students after a May 27–June 18, 2025 visa interview pause,…

H-1B Taxes and Residency: Navigating the Current U.S. Policy Landscape

A proposed $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee effective September 21, 2025 is reshaping hiring. Tax residency (Substantial Presence Test) determines filing…

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…

No Broad White House Student Debt Cancellation Yet Amid PSLF Reforms

No mass student debt cancellation was announced by October 20, 2025. A March 2025 order narrows PSLF employer eligibility, excluding…

US States decry four-year study visa plan as illogical and flawed

DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with four-year caps and a new EOS process, 24-month English…

ICE Expands Site Visits in Northern Virginia to Probe OPT Fraud

ICE HSI investigators found staged worksites, residential addresses used as businesses, and supervisors unfamiliar with OPT rules at Northern Virginia…

OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status

A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian students. Over…