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TCS and Infosys to bear $100k H-1B fee for new petitions

A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on select new H-1B filings from Sept. 21, 2025, to Sept. 21, 2026.…

Understanding Australia’s Skilled Regional Visa: Path to Residency

Subclass 494 lets skilled workers move to regional Australia with employer sponsorship for up to five years. Applicants need a…

Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports

Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and special passport…

ETIAS for CBI Passports: Pre-Travel Authorization, Not a Limit

ETIAS requires many Caribbean CBI passport holders to get an online travel authorisation before Schengen trips. Apply via the EU…

JBNU Joins K-STAR Visa Track, Extending Stays for Regional Talent

JBNU joined the K-STAR track, enabling recommended F-2-7S visas for top STEM master’s and PhD graduates. The move shortens F-5…

What Retired Government Employees Should Disclose to CBP on B-1/B-2

When arriving on B-1/B-2 visas, retired government employees must truthfully state occupations if asked, make clear work is abroad, and…

Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies

Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent U.S. immigration…

Disclosing Online Writing Income to CBP: A Retiree’s Guide

Retired online writers can travel to the U.S. on B-1/B-2 or ESTA provided they do not work while present. CBP’s…