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Fact Check: No Evidence US Revoked 80,000 Nigerian Visas
The reported 80,000 visa revocations reflect a global U.S. security review, not a Nigeria-specific sweep. Many cancellations relate to criminal…
IRCC 2025 Work Permit Extensions: Apply Online, Implied Status
Starting November 15, 2025, IRCC mandates online-only work permit extensions. Apply up to 180 days before expiry; implied status continues…
Trump aims to bring in overseas workers to train Americans
On Nov. 12, 2025, officials proposed recasting H-1B as a temporary training bridge for 3–7 years in key industries. A…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no H-1B rules…
OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by late 2025…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA exemptions could…
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based on rumors.…
Will U.S. Embassy in India Expand Visa Slots to Clear Backlogs?
To address visa backlogs, the U.S. Embassy in India added 250,000 appointments in 2024 and plans one million more in…