Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in…
Canada 2025: Fewer visas and higher living costs reshape plans
In 2025 Canada tightens immigration: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000, provinces cut nominee slots, and students face…
CA, NY, MA Most Vulnerable to International Enrollment Decline
Brookings finds California, New York, and Massachusetts most exposed to declines in international student enrollment. International students added…
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and…
Austria Opens Permanent Residency Path for Indians Under EU Daueraufenthalt
The Daueraufenthalt-EU lets non‑EU nationals who meet integration, income, housing, health insurance, and B1 German requirements obtain a…
Jurors Find American Airlines Failed to Divert 8-Hour Flight After Passenger’s Two Strokes
A San Jose jury awarded $9.6 million to Jesus Plasencia after finding American Airlines failed to divert a…
Every US President’s Immigration Stance: 1789-2025
The evolution of American immigration policy across 46 presidencies reveals a complex tapestry of attitudes, policies, and societal…
Trump’s H-1B Fee to $100,000: India Poised to Benefit
A new $100,000 annual H-1B fee, effective September 21, 2025, raises sponsorship costs dramatically and favors high-salary hires.…
Beyond H-1B: Diversifying U.S. Career Paths for Indian Students
Facing tougher H-1B odds, Indian students are relying on OPT and STEM OPT as core strategies, supplemented by…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Triggers Tech Stock Reactions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B filings from September 21, 2025, triggering market…
Trump H-1B Fee Hike: Implications for Indian and U.S. Tech Stocks
The H-1B fee was raised to $100,000 per worker per year effective Sept 21, 2025. It affects new…
12 Visa-Free Destinations for Americans in 2025 with Updates
U.S. passport holders enjoy broad visa-free access in 2025: Mexico allows up to 180 days, Canada up to…
Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now
Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employees Must Do Next
A $100,000 annual H-1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, covering new petitions, renewals, and transfers. Employers advise…