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OPT and STEM OPT in Peril: Indian Students Face New H-1B Rules
A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer costs. Caps remain unchanged, wage-based…
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…
Infosys: Majority of U.S. Workforce Local as Sponsorship Drops
Infosys says over 60% of its U.S. staff are local hires, making visa sponsorship the exception. The shift reduces exposure…
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…