U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause for 75 Countries Could Add 50,000 Green Cards
The U.S. State Department has implemented an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January…
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Amazon Announces 14,000 Corporate Layoffs Planned in January 2026
Amazon will reportedly cut 14,000 corporate positions next week, nearing its target of 30,000 total reductions. The layoffs…
U.S. Completes World Health Organization Withdrawal January 2026 Exit
The U.S. formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026, ending its role as the…
Florida Imposes One-Year Freeze on New H-1B Hires at Universities
Florida's 12 public universities may soon face a one-year freeze on hiring new H-1B workers. A vote scheduled…
Guidance Clarifies Inventory Rules Under U.S. Tax Law for Visa Holders
A comprehensive overview for visa holders on managing business inventory for U.S. tax purposes. It distinguishes between immigration…
DHS Weighted H-1B Selection Elevates AI-Safe Cybersecurity Roles in U.S.
Starting February 2026, the H-1B visa will favor high-wage, high-skill roles over entry-level positions. This change necessitates a…
U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers
DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change,…
EU Parliament Freezes U.S. Trade Vote Over Greenland, Tariffs, Trade Deal
The European Parliament has indefinitely postponed the ratification of a major EU-US trade deal. The freeze was triggered…
Trump Sees Good Deal in U.S. India Trade at World Economic Forum Davos
President Trump signaled a breakthrough in U.S.-India trade relations at Davos, predicting a 'good deal' is imminent. The…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria.…