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Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus a $1,000…
How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov
Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all petitioner and…
Unauthorized U.S. Immigrants Expand and Diversify, Fact Sheet Reveals
Estimates show the unauthorized immigrant population peaked near 14 million in 2023, then slowed and began declining by 2025 amid…
US Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee; Current Holders Exempt
USCIS clarified that the $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S.; in‑country changes of…
F-1 to H-1B Change of Status: No $100,000 Fee for In-US Filings
The $100,000 surcharge applies mainly to H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, effective Sept 21, 2025. F‑1 students in the U.S.…
How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship: Step-by-Step with Form N-400
To naturalize, file Form N-400 with supporting documents, attend biometrics, pass an interview with English and civics tests, and take…
Working and Tax Obligations for Australian Permanent Residents
Most Australian permanent residents become tax residents when they start work, reporting worldwide income under progressive rates and a 2%…
Green Card vs Australian PR: Choosing the Best Path for You
The U.S. Green Card is employer- and sponsor-dependent, with possible long waits and policy uncertainty. Australia’s points-based PR is more…