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Indian man loses $15K over illegal Alberta immigration contract
A court found a private deal with an Alberta immigration fixer illegal and denied refund of $15,000 because both parties…
Yemeni National Deported from Hyderabad for Expired Visa
Ahmed Salem Abdullah was detained in Hyderabad and deported after immigration checks found an expired student visa and suspected drug…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no H-1B rules…
OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by late 2025…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA exemptions could…
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based on rumors.…
Will U.S. Embassy in India Expand Visa Slots to Clear Backlogs?
To address visa backlogs, the U.S. Embassy in India added 250,000 appointments in 2024 and plans one million more in…
Administrative Processing Delays During a Government Shutdown: What to Expect
The October 1, 2025 shutdown curtailed interagency systems and staff, lengthening administrative processing for consular visas. With 3.4 million pending…