Sai Sankar
December Winter Storms Disrupt U.S. Travel for International Travelers
December winter storms heighten travel risk for international passengers. Avoid snow‑heavy hubs, schedule longer layovers (8–10 hours for…
December Travel to the U.S.: Essential Visa, Flight, and Weather Tips
The December travel rush brings heavy demand, winter weather, and stricter checks. Confirm eligibility under 2025 travel rules,…
Amazon Layoffs and H-1B Claims: Implications for Visa Holders
Amazon’s 14,000 corporate layoffs and reports of simultaneous H-1B filings have driven scrutiny of visa use. Thousands of…
A 2025 Green Card Journey: Lessons From One Applicant’s Waiting Game
A Montreal example highlights that a marriage-based Green Card can stretch beyond two years despite 2025 averages (I‑130…
Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration
An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports…
Fishback Vows H-1B Removal from Florida State Government on Day One
James Fishback’s campaign vow to remove H-1B employees from Florida state jobs has alarmed public universities, hospitals, and…
H-1B Shift Reframes Global Tech Hiring: Phase-Out and Specialization
Proposals from Greene and a Grassley–Durbin bill in 2025 could eliminate or tighten H‑1B rules; a $100,000 fee…
Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy
Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility.…
O-1 Visa Holder Vishen Lakhiani Stopped by FBI at Miami Airport
Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani says FBI agents questioned him at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa and…
H-1B U-Turn: What the Talent Shift Means for U.S. Employers
A new one-time $100,000 registration fee for H-1B petitions after September 21, 2025, signals a policy shift likely…
GCC approves One-Stop Travel System, reshaping regional mobility
The GCC will pilot a one-stop travel system between the UAE and Bahrain in December 2025 for GCC…
The Hidden Reality of NRIs: Perception Versus Life in India Abroad
A Chennai-born NRI in Sydney explained he hides daily life details to avoid stereotypes of easy wealth. He…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no…
OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by…