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UAE to Suspend Tourist and Work Visas from Nine Countries in 2026
Media reports and an internal circular indicate the UAE has paused new tourist and work visas for nine countries, aimed…
U.S. Banks Expand India GCC Footprint as $100,000 H-1B Fee Bites
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed abroad is driving U.S. banks to expand India Global…
H-1B Reforms Prioritize Wages; Cupertino, SF Top Earnings
DHS proposed a wage-weighted H-1B selection on Sept 24, 2025, giving more entries to higher wage levels (Level IV four…
Amazon Leads H-1B Approvals Through June 2025, TCS and Others Trail
Through June 2025, Amazon led H-1B approvals with 10,044 petitions; TCS, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple also ranked high. Proposed changes…
Which Is Easier for Indians: Digital Nomad or Work Visa?
Digital nomad visas are often quicker for Indian remote workers because they skip employer sponsorship and require income proof and…
UAE Visa Applications Now Require Passport External Cover Page
From September 2025, UAE visa applications must include a clear image of the passport’s cover plus the data page. The…
Green Card Travel Rules: Re-entry Permits and Absence Limits
Permanent residents can travel but must preserve U.S. ties and intent. Absences of 6–12 months often lead to CBP questioning;…
JPMorgan Warns: $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Slash Approvals by 5,500
A September 2025 executive order instituted a $100,000 fee on most new consular H-1B petitions, effective Sept 21 for 12…