OPT students face visa risk as US clamps down on fake consultancies
Authorities heightened OPT checks in 2025: ICE ended 4,700+ SEVIS records, and 300+ student visas were revoked. F-1…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
DOL Relaunches PAID Program Allowing Employers to Self‑Report Violations
Relaunched July 24, 2025, PAID lets employers self-report FLSA and certain FMLA violations, requiring payment or remedies within…
OPT Worker Trapped in Toxic Job Without H‑1B Prospects
With the H-1B cap reached July 18, 2025, F-1 graduates on OPT face limited options. OPT provides 12…
American job slowdown and H‑1B backlash: Is US window closing for Indian talent?
Effective January 17, 2025, the H‑1B Modernization Final Rule tightens enforcement, mandates Form I‑129 (01/17/25), and extends cap‑gap…
USCIS Issues Deportation Notices to Laid-Off H-1B Workers Despite Grace Period
USCIS issues nearly 1,840 NTAs weekly to H-1B workers within the 60-day grace period since early 2025. This…
Mass Layoffs in America Jeopardize Foreign Nationals’ Green Cards
Mass layoffs and USCIS staffing shortages in 2025 cause historic delays for employment-based green cards. Applicants losing jobs…
Guide for Canadian L1-A Visa Holders Entering US Border Under USMCA
Under USMCA, Canadian L1-A executives enter the US without a visa stamp by presenting an approved USCIS petition.…
Trump-Era USCIS Director Supports Tougher Citizenship Test and H-1B Reforms
New USCIS policies propose stricter citizenship tests and prioritize H-1B visas for higher salaries. These reforms focus on…
Understanding OPT Eligibility: Why Unrequested Approval Is Impossible
F-1 students must meet eligibility criteria and apply for OPT by submitting Form I-765 within deadlines. OPT is…