IRS Offers New Ways to Track Tax Refund for ITIN Holders
The IRS 2026 tax season emphasizes electronic filing and direct deposit as paper checks are phased out. New legislation has increased average refunds through tip and overtime deductions. ITIN filers…
Headlines
VisaVerge is Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!
Most Read This Week
NTSB Blasts United Airlines Over Turbulence Warning
The NTSB concluded that a failure by Air Traffic Control to relay a pilot weather report led to injuries aboard United Airlines Flight 1890. Without the warning, the crew could…
Immigration Points Calculators
New Zealand Calculator
Skilled Migrant Category- 6-point system eligibility (Oct 2023)
- Latest income thresholds
- Detailed breakdown & assessment
Canada Calculator
Express Entry System- FSWP 67-point & CRS 1200-point
- Includes 2025 policy changes
- Compare with latest draw cutoffs
USA Calculator
Merit-Based (Proposed)- Based on RAISE Act proposal
- Education, skills & language factors
- 30-point threshold simulation
Schengen Visa Stay Calculator
Plan your European travel with our accurate 90/180 day calculator.
Just for You
H-1B & Work Visa Tools
4 ToolsH-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your H-1B 6-year maximum stay and plan your timeline
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total H-1B petition costs including fees and legal expenses
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT start dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
I-94 Expiration Calculator
Check your I-94 validity and authorized stay period
Big Tech, Amazon Seek Ways Around $100,000 H-1B Fee
A $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions is driving U.S. tech companies to favor…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the…
Exile Act Aims to End H-1B Visa, Impacting Indians and Greg Steube
A new legislative proposal called the EXILE Act seeks to eliminate the H-1B visa program…
Greg Steube Urges End to H-1B Visa Program with Exile Act
Rep. Greg Steube's EXILE Act proposes eliminating the H-1B program to prevent U.S. worker displacement.…
Financial & Cost Calculators
ROTH IRA Calculator
Plan your retirement savings with our comprehensive ROTH IRA contribution and growth calculator.
- Contribution limit calculations
- Growth projections over time
- Income eligibility check
- Tax benefit analysis
H-1B Cost Calculator
Estimate total petition costs including USCIS fees and legal fees
H-1B Maxout Calculator
Calculate your 6-year H-1B maximum stay and remaining time
OPT Timeline Calculator
Track OPT dates, STEM extension eligibility and deadlines
CSPA Age-Out Calculator
Check Child Status Protection Act age calculations
Top Writers
Spring 2026 Orientation: Immigration, SEVIS, and Social Vetting
Spring 2026 Orientation begins your F-1 student status in the U.S. Bring key documents, clean social media, finish SEVIS check-in,…
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at El Paso International Airport After Hours
The FAA briefly closed airspace over El Paso and Santa Teresa on February 11, 2026, for security reasons. While flights…
Document & ID Checkers
REAL ID Requirements Checker
Verify your ID meets federal REAL ID standards for domestic flights
TSA Acceptable ID Checker
Check if your identification is accepted at TSA security checkpoints
Visa Photo Requirements Checker
Verify your photo meets official visa application specifications
DS-160 Form Helper Tool
Step-by-step guidance for completing your DS-160 visa application
Guan Heng Granted Asylum, Released from U.S. Detention After Exposing Rights Abuses
The Guan Heng case underscores the vital role of asylum law in protecting individuals from state repression. It highlights the…
House GOP Advances SAVE America Act to Require Voter ID Nationwide
The SAVE America Act, set for a House vote, seeks to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections. Linked…
Kansas Republicans Advance House Bill 2448 to Show Citizenship on Driver’s Licenses
Kansas is considering HB 2448, which would require driver's licenses to display the holder's citizenship status. The bill, approved by…
US Deports 136 Haitians, Including Temporary Protected Status Holders
The February 2026 removal of 136 Haitians highlights gaps in TPS protections and risks for green card holders. While a…
SBA Rule Change Ends Legal Permanent Residents Access Under Standard Operating Procedure (sop) 50 10 8
New SBA rules effective March 2026 disqualify businesses with non-citizen or green card ownership from federal loan guarantees. This policy…
Immigration Points Calculators
Compare skilled migration systems across countries
New Zealand
SMC System
Canada
Express Entry
USA
RAISE Act
All calculators updated for 2025 • USA calculator based on proposed RAISE Act
Trending News
March 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions: What you need to know
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin predictions are based on detailed quantitative analysis of the January → February 2026 movement patterns. This comprehensive forecast covers all employment-based and family-sponsored categories with…
Guantánamo, Cuban Citizens, ICE: Prisoners Sent Back to Cuba
The U.S. deported 170 Cubans on February 10, 2026, following detention at sites including Guantánamo…
Dhruv Patel Freed After Azerbaijan Kidnapping in Operation Mahisagar
A Gujarati couple kidnapped in Azerbaijan while using an illegal migration route to the US…
UK Opens Digital Visas for Belarus Citizens Starting February 25
Starting February 2026, the UK will issue digital eVisas to Belarusian travelers, replacing physical stickers.…
Nixing Ohio Property Tax Could Mean Higher Income Tax and Sales Tax
A proposed 2026 Ohio ballot measure seeks to eliminate property taxes statewide. If approved, the…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Nordic Travellers
Thailand plans to reduce visa-free entry for 93 nations from 60 to 30 days in…
Universities Face Visa Curbs After Oversight of International Students
South Korea and the U.S. are implementing stricter student visa controls. Korea barred 20 institutions…
Operation Metro Surge Ends as ICE Winds Down Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
Operation Metro Surge, a massive federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, has officially ended. Following 4,000…
Lufthansa Flights Canceled as Pilot Strike Disrupts Travel
Lufthansa is experiencing widespread cancellations today due to a 24-hour labor strike by pilots and…
New Jersey Bars ICE from State Property Under Executive Order No. 12
New Jersey's EO No. 12 prohibits ICE from accessing nonpublic state areas without a judicial…