U.S. Reviews Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Under America First Policy
DHS initiates a formal review of OPT and STEM OPT programs, signaling potential duration cuts and stricter oversight…
DHS Letter Signals Review of OPT Work Rules, Putting STEM Extensions at Risk
DHS is reevaluating the OPT and STEM work programs for international students, signaling potential cuts to work durations…
Texas Whistleblower Exposes H-1B Visa Scam Targeting F-1 Students
Texas journalist Sara Gonzales exposes a $1,000 'pay-for-paperwork' scam targeting international students, sparking a federal crackdown on H-1B…
Bill Aims to Boost Esports Outside Seoul with Tax Incentives
South Korea proposes making regional esports tax credits permanent to boost economic activity and tournament hosting outside the…
Joby Aviation Praises FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as New Special Federal Aviation Regulation Takes Effect
The FAA's new powered-lift SFAR creates a legal framework for eVTOL air taxis, enabling pilot training and scheduled…
Japan Cancels V-22 Osprey Deployment on Okinawa for Iron Fist 26
Japan cancels GSDF V-22 Osprey deployment to Okinawa for Iron Fist 26. Travelers should prepare for regional demand…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…
IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026
The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…
Canada Strengthens Pathways with Post-Graduation Work Permit (pgwp) Express Entry PR Pathway
Canada has frozen its list of 1,107 PGWP-eligible programs through 2026 to ensure policy clarity. The move underscores…
Amazon Shutters Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores; Whole Foods Shift
Amazon will close all Amazon Go and Fresh stores by February 2026, shifting focus to Whole Foods and…
Ensure Correct SOC Code for H-1B Green Card Path
Understanding the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is vital for FY 2027 applicants. Employers must match duties to the…
U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change,…
Tax Filing Season 2026 Requires Forms for International Students, Nris
The 2026 U.S. tax season requires international students and NRIs to file specific forms like 8843 and 1040-NR.…
U.S. Premium Processing Fees Rise March 1, 2026, Raising H-1B and OPT Costs
USCIS and DHS will raise premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, citing a 5.72% inflation adjustment. Key…