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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,…

Migo Fest Canceled Over Artists’ Visa Issues in New York

Migo Fest was canceled a day before its 2025 date after multiple performers faced visa delays or denials. Organizers blamed…

H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers: No Lottery, But LCA Still Required

Universities, certain nonprofits, and government research bodies can file H-1B petitions year-round as cap-exempt, but must obtain a certified LCA…

Colorado Employers Scramble as Visa Rules Hit Construction

Stricter 2025 visa policies and enforcement have tightened Colorado’s labor market, causing notable construction job losses and widespread vacancies. New…

Belarus Turns to Asia for New Visa Policy, Expands E-Visa

Belarus expanded Asia-focused travel in 2025: an e-visa launched March 20 for 67 countries (single-entry, 30 days), Iran granted visa…