ICE Investigates Thousands of Foreign Students for Phantom Employees on Optional Practical Training
ICE investigates 10,000+ F-1 students for OPT fraud involving shell companies and phantom jobs, threatening their legal status…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
US Senator Criticizes H-1B Visa Rules and Chilkur Balaji Temple, Igniting Outrage
Senator Eric Schmitt attacks the H-1B visa program and Hyderabad's 'Visa Temple,' alleging a 'Visa Cartel' displaces American…
H-1B Visa Applications Fall 50% in Denver as $100,000 Fee and Wage Selection Hit
Denver H-1B filings are set to drop 50% in 2026 due to a new $100,000 fee and wage-based…
MOHRE Enforces Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Imposes One-Year Permit Ban
MOHRE clarifies 2026 UAE job transfer rules, grace periods, and conditions for one-year work permit bans following contract…
ICE Flags 10,000 Foreign Students in STEM OPT Visa Misuse Probe
ICE flags 10,000 students for OPT visa misuse in 2026, targeting shell companies and status violations. Affected F-1…
USCIS Hits Cap for Second H-2B Visa Allocation for Returning Workers in 2026
USCIS hits the second supplemental H-2B visa cap for April 2026; third allocation for summer jobs remains open…
Florida Governor Candidate Proposes $200,000 Annual Fine for Hiring H-1B Workers
Florida candidate James Fishback pledges to ban H-1B workers from state agencies and fine non-compliant contractors $200,000 if…
India’s EB-5 Visa Surge Pushes Final Action Date Back as H-1B Challenges Mount
The U.S. warns of Indian EB-5 visa retrogression in 2026 as demand surges. Investors must act fast to…
How to Check if Your PERM Application Has Been Approved
Validity 180 days Regular Timeline 9 to 15 months Priority Date Secured on certification Analyst Review 472 days…