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HKS Student Government Pledges International Support Amid Visa Anxiety

After a reported May 22, 2025 SEVP revocation later blocked in court, HKS—where 59% of students are international—saw student candidates…

Shutdown 2025: How Travel, Visa, and Immigration Can Be Affected

A possible shutdown on October 1, 2025 will likely let USCIS fee-funded adjudications continue, while DOL immigration systems (LCAs, PERM)…

Germany’s Opportunity Card Could Shift US Tech Dominance

Germany’s Opportunity Card (from June 1, 2024) lets skilled non-EU workers stay up to 12 months to find jobs without…

Australia’s Points System Outperforms the U.S. H-1B Lottery in 2025

Australia’s transparent points-based system (minimum 65 points) offers clearer routes to permanent residency. The U.S. H-1B lottery (85,000 visas, 20,000…

Canada’s 2025 Immigration Edge: Clear Pathways and Predictable Growth

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027 targets ~395,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and prioritizes people already in Canada. It reduces…

F-1 to H-1B: Securing Visa Without Original I-797—Key Steps

A Hyderabad consulate approved an H-1B visa without the original I-797 after the applicant presented a certified copy, USCIS receipts,…

Trump-Backed H-1B Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and Looming 2026 Changes

The administration proposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting February 2026 and plans to replace the lottery with…

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…