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Which Country Delivers More Value for Visa Processing Fees?
Europe stays cost-competitive in 2025: Schengen short-stay visas cost INR 7,200 (≈ €80), Germany’s business visa matches that rate, and…
Russia and Jordan Launch Mutual Visa-Free Regime for Tourism
Beginning December 13, 2025, Russia and Jordan will allow visa-free short visits—30 days per trip, 90 days per year—covering tourism…
Panetta Urges Biden to Reconsider H-1B Policy to Strengthen U.S.-India Ties
Rep. Jimmy Panetta asked the administration to revisit a Sept. 2025 H-1B proclamation that limits overseas petitions and adds a…
H-1B to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Employer-Sponsored Path
PERM processing now averages about 499 days (April 2025), stretching H-1B-to-Green-Card timelines. Employers start PERM earlier to preserve H-1B time.…
India-U.S. Deportations: 1,703 Indian Nationals Deported Jan–Jul 2025
Between Jan 20 and Jul 22, 2025, 1,703 Indians were deported from the U.S. via military, charter, and commercial flights.…
Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT needs USCIS-issued…
Navigating F-1 to H-1B: Tax Residency and Payroll Traps
October 1 H-1B start dates change tax residency and payroll: FICA exemption ends, Social Security and Medicare withholding must start,…
Azerbaijan Expands Visa Policies to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Starting July 16, 2025, Azerbaijan and China enacted a mutual visa-free policy allowing 30-day visits and 90 days within 180…