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OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs
A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to H‑1B and…
OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.
Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from people who…
OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students
A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S. graduates. In…
H-1B Visa Appointments Delayed as U.S. Expands Social Media Vetting
From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants face mandatory public social media reviews. Interviews have been cut back, causing…
Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance
When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper, gather strong…
How Foreign Nationals Can Find Legal Help for U.S. Immigration
When visa issues or arrests occur, act quickly: identify whether the problem is immigration, criminal, or both; contact a licensed…
Winter 2025 U.S. Destinations for International Travelers: A Guide
For Winter 2025, VisaVerge.com highlights Vail and ten U.S. destinations suited to F‑1 students, H‑1B/H‑4 families, NRIs, and B‑1/B‑2 visitors.…
2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional Backlogs
Employment-based green card timelines in 2026 remain constrained: EB-2 India faces the worst delays and retrogression risk, EB-1 shows modest…