OPT and CPT in 2025: Key rules, STEM extensions, and tips
In 2025, CPT (DSO‑authorized, curriculum‑linked) and OPT (USCIS‑approved with EAD) remain key for F‑1 students. Avoid 12+ months…
UAE Remains India’s Top Destination for 2024 Outbound Travel
In 2024 India recorded 30.8 million outbound trips, rising 10.7% year-on-year; the UAE led with about 7.8 million…
UK Proposes 10-Year ILR Path and Social Contribution for Migrants
Ministers propose a "contribute or leave" ILR framework raising the standard qualifying period to ten years, adding a…
$100,000 H-1B Payment: Refund Ambiguity and Implications for 2025
A $100,000 payment will be required for new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, but…
Barclays: H-1B Fee Hike Likely Keeps Remittance Under $5B
Barclays expects India’s remittances to hold up despite U.S. H-1B changes—one-time $100,000 fee and wage-based selection—estimating losses under…
Finland Opens PR Path for Indians: 4-6 Year Stay, Full Rights
Finland’s Permanent Residence rules require continuous A-permit time (4 years in 2025; 6 years from Jan 8, 2026)…
Farid Warns: CS Graduates Face Tougher Job Market Amid AI Shift
Hany Farid says tech hiring has tightened: AI and restructuring reduce generalist roles while boosting specialist demand. International…
H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow
A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock…
Accenture Lays Off 11k+ Staff: 5 Hard Lessons for White-Collar Pros
Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs while prioritizing AI roles; CEO Julie Sweet said reskilling won’t work for many.…
UAE Citizens Visa-Free Entry to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 Deal
A September 27, 2025 UNGA agreement grants UAE citizens visa-free entry to Trinidad & Tobago, while only diplomatic…
Indians Lead the U.S. STEM Workforce Through H-1B and Education
In 2024 Indians took over 70% of H-1B approvals, underpinning U.S. STEM roles. A proposed $100,000 H-1B fee…
H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers
From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery…
H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available.…
Canada Work Permit Extension 2025: Rules, Eligibility & Application
File your Canada work permit extension online at least 30 days before expiry to keep working under implied…