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Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in San Francisco
A coalition sued October 3, 2025, to block a one-time $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025, arguing the president…
DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the 50,000 threshold.…
Australia’s 2025 Skilled Visa Reforms: Faster Processing and Direct PR
The 2025 reforms create a single priority occupation list, a Skills in Demand visa framework, and indexed salary thresholds (Core…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left
A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave. O-1 status…
US Expands Consular Staffing and AI Tools for World Cup Visa Surge
To handle 2026 World Cup visa demand, the U.S. will add hundreds of consular officers, extend hours, and use AI…
Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months
In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New rules require…