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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…

India mandates e-Arrival Card for travelers starting October 2025

From October 1, 2025, foreign visitors must file India’s e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival. Paper cards remain…

November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Global Cutoff Date Comparison by Country

November 2025 Visa Bulletin shows India and China with major EB-2/EB-3 backlogs; Mexico and the Philippines face old F3/F4 cutoffs.…

HCLTech Accelerates Local Hiring to Cut H-1B Reliance, U.S. Focus

HCLTech has shifted to a US-localized delivery model: 80% local hires by October 2025, ~1,728 H-1B workers, and steady Q2…

Perfume Mistaken for Opium: Indian Immigrant’s Life Upturned

After a May 3, 2025 traffic stop in Benton, Arkansas, police mistook an Yves Saint Laurent “Opium” perfume bottle for…

Indian-Origin Vedam Exonerated After 43 Years, Detained by ICE

After his 1983 murder conviction was vacated in August 2025, Subramanyam Vedam was released on October 3 but detained by…

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…

Paramjit Singh: Green Card Holder with Brain Tumor Detained by ICE

Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old Green Card holder, has been detained by ICE since July 30, 2025. A judge granted a…