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LanceSoft faces DOJ scrutiny for H-1B only job ad excluding USC/GC

A LanceSoft job ad in California required an active H‑1B visa and excluded citizens and green‑card holders, prompting legal concerns.…

Most Affordable U.S. Universities for International Students in 2026

This guide lists 15 affordable U.S. universities for international students, comparing tuition and living costs. Many schools cut total expenses…

Cheapest MS Programs, STEM OPT, international students: U.S. 2026

A VisaVerge analysis lists 10 low‑cost U.S. MS programs (tuition ~$8,000–$19,000) that pair affordable living with STEM curricula and STEM…

Cheapest MBA Programs, United States, Affordable MBA Options for 2026

VisaVerge ranks the cheapest accredited U.S. MBA options for 2026, showing savings of 70–85% versus top private schools. Choices include…

Layoffs, Tech, Retail Hit Immigrants as 2025 U.S. Wave Grows

A 54% surge in layoffs through November 2025 — 1,170,821 jobs lost — hits Tech, telecom and Retail hardest, endangering…

Overseas Filipinos Warned: Don’t Renounce Philippine Citizenship Amid Dual Citizenship Bill

The Philippine Embassy cautioned Filipino-Americans after the Exclusive Citizenship Act (Dec. 2025) proposed forcing dual nationals to choose one citizenship…

Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories

USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting refugees, asylees, adjustment applicants, OPT…

2026 USCIS Fees & Processing Times: What Immigrants Should Plan

On January 1, 2026 USCIS applies H.R. 1 inflation adjustments, increasing fees like I-765 to $560 and the HR-1 parole…