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Job Seekers Cut Years of Experience from Resumes to Avoid Looking Overqualified
Job seekers are trimming resumes to avoid 'overqualified' labels from AI filters, creating a conflict between hiring speed and immigration verification needs.
U.S. Reviews Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Under America First Policy
DHS initiates a formal review of OPT and STEM OPT programs, signaling potential duration cuts and stricter oversight…
DHS Letter Signals Review of OPT Work Rules, Putting STEM Extensions at Risk
DHS is reevaluating the OPT and STEM work programs for international students, signaling potential cuts to work durations…
Texas Whistleblower Exposes H-1B Visa Scam Targeting F-1 Students
Texas journalist Sara Gonzales exposes a $1,000 'pay-for-paperwork' scam targeting international students, sparking a federal crackdown on H-1B…
Kim Seung-Soo Pushes 10% Corporate Tax Credit for Korea E-Sports Association
South Korea proposes making regional esports tax credits permanent to boost economic activity and tournament hosting outside the…
Joby Aviation Praises FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as New Special Federal Aviation Regulation Takes Effect
The FAA's new powered-lift SFAR creates a legal framework for eVTOL air taxis, enabling pilot training and scheduled…
Japan Pauses V-22 Osprey Flights on Okinawa During Iron Fist 26 with U.S. Marine Corps
Japan cancels GSDF V-22 Osprey deployment to Okinawa for Iron Fist 26. Travelers should prepare for regional demand…
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 legislative PAUSE Act…
IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026
The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…
Canada Strengthens Pathways with Post-Graduation Work Permit (pgwp) Express Entry PR Pathway
Canada has frozen its list of 1,107 PGWP-eligible programs through 2026 to ensure policy clarity. The move underscores…