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Supreme Court Declines Review, Preserves H-4 Work Authorization Rule

By refusing the challenge, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD regulation in place, allowing eligible H-4 spouses to…

Recovery Steps for Students After H-1B Delay and Cap-Gap Loss

In 2025 H‑1B delays, withdrawals, or denials are causing F‑1 students to lose Cap‑Gap protection and trigger SEVIS termination. If…

Layoff to H-1B Reinstatement: Lessons from an Indian FAANG Manager

After a May 2025 layoff, an H‑1B worker filed I‑539 for B‑2 on day 59, secured job offers, and won…

Trump’s Tariffs and Immigration Policy: Global Trade and Jobs Outlook

Despite Trump’s tariffs, the global economy stayed resilient in 2025, with near‑3% GDP growth and rising trade. U.S. growth and…

From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs

Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000 annual cap…

F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay

An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation of an…

Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path

Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based Opportunity Card…

Can Remote-First Hiring Replace H-1B in U.S. Tech by 2025?

A 2025 proclamation added a $100,000 surcharge to most new H-1B petitions, accelerating shifts toward remote-first hiring and outsourcing. H-1B…