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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with…
Top 5 Visa-Free Destinations for Diwali 2025 from India
Five visa-free or permit-based Diwali destinations for Indians: Thailand and Mauritius (60 days), Bhutan (visa-free with ₹1,200 nightly SDF), Malaysia…
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa 2025: Eligibility, Updates, and Steps
October 2025 updates increase some quotas and permit up to 23-month stays for certain nationalities, while imposing stricter health/character checks…
Sri Lanka Keeps Visa-Free 30-Day Window for Indians, ETA Required
India remains in Sri Lanka’s visa-free tourism scheme: 30-day single-entry stays require a free ETA obtained before travel. Cabinet approved…
From Waiting Tables to Cisco: Jeetu Patel’s Immigrant Mobility Story
Jeetu Patel moved from $4-an-hour service work to Cisco’s President and Chief Product Officer by combining people skills, steady employer…
Approved, Then Rejected: Delhi Visa Interview Sparks Concerns
A New Delhi applicant described an interview where verbal approval was reversed to refusal after biometrics and system checks. Consular…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based Opportunity Card…
Indian Student Arrivals in U.S. Fall 44% in August 2025
Indian student arrivals fell 44% in August 2025 to 41,540, with June–August totals at 63,112. Tighter visa enforcement, consular pauses,…