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Stay Period on Australian Visa Explained
The "Stay Period" on your Australian visa specifies how long you can remain in Australia on a single…
Must Not Arrive After: Australian Visa Date Rule Explained
The "Must Not Arrive After" date on your Australian visa indicates the last day you are permitted to…
EB-2 Visa: Updated Rules for Applying Without a Job Offer
The EB-2 visa allows highly skilled foreign workers with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to live and work…
Thailand Eases Requirements for Long-Term Resident Visas
Thailand has eased Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa conditions, attracting global talent, investors, and families. Key changes include lower…
When to File Adjustment of Status Application: February 2025
To apply for U.S. permanent residency via family- or employment-sponsored visas, check USCIS’s "Visa Bulletin" for your category…
H-1B Visa: 10 Key 2025 Rule Changes and Registration Updates
The 2025 H-1B visa reforms, effective January 17, aim to ensure fairness, curb fraud, and modernize processes. Key…
Uyghur Men in Thailand Face Deportation to China
43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade face potential deportation to China, sparking fears of…
European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Greece Over Migrant Deportation
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Greece's 2019 deportation of a Turkish migrant violated international law, labeling…
Sri Lanka Faces Criticism Over Rohingya Refugee Deportation Plan
Sri Lanka faces criticism for planning to deport Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar, raising concerns over humanitarian…
Uzbek Nationals Top U.S. Deportation List in 2024
Uzbekistan led Eurasian nations in U.S. deportations in 2024, with 572 nationals removed amid stricter immigration policies and…
Minimum Wage Increases in 21 States for 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, 21 U.S. states increased minimum wages, helping over 9.2 million workers. Washington has the…
Tech Giants Pay Top Dollar: Inside H-1B Visa Wage Trends
The H-1B visa program enables U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals, especially in tech. In FY 2019,…
Utah Court Rules International Students Can Play High School Sports
A federal judge ruled that Utah high schools cannot restrict international students on F-1 visas from participating in…
Australia Mandates Confirmation of Enrolment for Student Visas
Starting January 1, 2025, Australia mandates a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) for all student visa applications, replacing Letters…
Trump Backs H-1B Visa Amid MAGA Tech Worker Debate
Donald Trump supports the H-1B visa program, highlighting its benefits amid debate within the MAGA movement. The program,…