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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 social contribution…

$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 USCIS hasn’t…

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 $5 billion.…

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) plus physical…

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 students must…

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 for India’s…

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. U.S. visa…

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 and official…