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…
Current H-1B Fee Structure and Proposed Changes for Workers
New H-1B visa fees now exceed $100,000 for hires from abroad, creating a massive financial gap between local…
Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians: Types, Eligibility, Fees, and Process
From mid-September 2025, Indians can apply online for Tourist, Business, Umrah, and Family Visit visas with faster processing,…
UAE 13 Official Work Permits: Eligibility, Process & Renewal (2025)
The UAE’s MoHRE enforces 13 official work permits covering hires, transfers, part‑time, students, juveniles, freelancers and Golden Visa…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…
India’s Passport: Blue Ordinary, White Official, Maroon Diplomatic
As of September 2025, India issues dark blue, white, and maroon passports; orange covers are discontinued. ePassports rolled…
USCIS Announces 2025 Civics Test: 128 Questions, 12/20 Pass
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS will require naturalization applicants filing Form N-400 to study a 128-question civics pool…
What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes
On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool…
Hungary Opens Golden Visa for Indians with New Investment Routes
Hungary’s 2025 Golden Visa stays open for Indian applicants with two routes: €250,000 into an approved real estate…
U.S. Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F-1, J-1, I Visas
DHS’s 2025 proposal would replace Duration of Status with fixed admission periods: F-1/J-1 up to four years and…
Don’t Treat the 60-Day H-1B Grace Period as a Soft Deadline
A misread of the H-1B 60-day grace period led a laid-off worker to overstay and receive an NTA.…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in…
Microsoft Requires 3 In-Office Days per Week for Near-Redmond Staff
Starting February 2026, Microsoft will require Redmond-area employees (within 50 miles) to be in-office three days weekly. Exceptions…