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US Guidance Revises Change of Status (cos) and H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces wage-weighted selection rules effective February 27, 2026. This update covers essential registration timelines,…
Rochester Regional Health Says $100,000 Fee Hinders H-1B Visa Nursing Recruitment
A new $100,000 federal H-1B fee is stalling nurse recruitment at Rochester Regional Health. The system, which previously relocated 150…
H-1B Workers Face New Rules After 60-Day Grace Period Ends I-94
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season kicks off in March 2026 using the beneficiary-centric model. Employers and workers must act…
U.S. H-1B Visa Backlog Pushes Interview Slots Into 2027
Routine U.S. visa interview slots in India are now unavailable until 2027. This massive backlog affects H-1B and H-4 holders,…
Trump Administration Allows 17 Iranian Visa Holders in Thein V. Trump Moot Move
The Trump administration has cleared 17 Iranian visa holders for U.S. entry, citing specific exceptions within existing travel proclamations. Although…
China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit
While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized. Travelers are…
Brazil Grants Visa Exemptions for Chinese Nationals Short Stays Lula Silva
Brazil is introducing visa-free entry for Chinese nationals for stays of up to 30 days. This reciprocal agreement, announced by…
IRCC Updates Express Entry CEC January 21 2026 Processing Times
Recent January 2026 updates highlight faster processing for Canada's CEC pathway and new exemptions for graduate students regarding study permit…