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H-1B Fee Surge: How India’s IT Sector Can Survive the Blow

A September 21, 2025 U.S. rule hikes the H-1B filing fee to USD 100,000, creating immediate financial shock for India’s…

UAE Citizens Visa-Free Entry to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 Deal

A September 27, 2025 UNGA agreement grants UAE citizens visa-free entry to Trinidad & Tobago, while only diplomatic and official…

Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest

The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate sponsors. The…

H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers

From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery proceed normally.…

Indian IT Stocks Fall for Fifth Day as U.S. Visa Curbs Bite

A surprise proposal for a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions led to a five-day slump in Indian IT shares.…

H-1B Lottery Loss Sparks Huang’s Move to Taiwan for Entrepreneurship

After two unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, including April 2025, Taiwanese engineer Wen-Hsing Huang left the U.S., returning to Taiwan to…

India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could hit services exports, remittance

A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) risks reducing India’s services exports and remittances. Indians…

Canada Work Permit Extension 2025: Rules, Eligibility & Application

File your Canada work permit extension online at least 30 days before expiry to keep working under implied status; fee…