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India Leads H-1B Approvals in FY 2024, Capturing 71% Share
In FY 2024 India dominated H-1B approvals with 283,397 (≈71%) of 399,395 total; China had 46,680 (≈11.7%). Rising fee proposals…
From 214(b) Rejection to Approval: Concise Answers Secure U.S. Visa
A Delhi senior manager overcame a Section 214(b) B1/B2 refusal by giving brief, DS-160‑consistent answers, stressing business purpose, recent promotion,…
Petro’s Visa Revocation Spurs Colombia’s Foreign Minister Renunciation
Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio asked the U.S. to cancel her visa on September 30, 2025, protesting President Petro’s reported visa…
Singapore Citizens Exempt from $100,000 H-1B1 Fee, US Embassy Confirms
The US$100,000 surcharge on certain H-1B petitions (from Sept 21, 2025) excludes H-1B1 visas for Singaporean citizens. H-1B1 remains a…
US Faces 2026 Enrollment Decline as Canada, UK Attract Students
Visa backlogs, higher costs, and stronger foreign options risk 150,000 fewer international students in fall 2025 and a 15% drop…
UK Proposes 10-Year ILR Path and Social Contribution for Migrants
Ministers propose a "contribute or leave" ILR framework raising the standard qualifying period to ten years, adding a social contribution…
$100,000 H-1B Payment: Refund Ambiguity and Implications for 2025
A $100,000 payment will be required for new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, but USCIS hasn’t…
Citigroup Shifts 1,000 Tech Jobs to India Amid China Cuts
Citigroup will shift about 1,000 tech roles to India in 2025 as a $100,000 H-1B fee (effective Sept 21, 2025)…