Sai Sankar
Trump H-1B Fee Hike: Implications for Indian and U.S. Tech Stocks
The H-1B fee was raised to $100,000 per worker per year effective Sept 21, 2025. It affects new…
Austria Attracts Indian Students to 2-Year STEM Master Programs
Austria is recruiting 300+ Indian students for two-year STEM master’s at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben…
Tariff on Talent: Nick Pyati Slams $100K H-1B Fee Plan
A presidential proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers entering the U.S. from…
12 Visa-Free Destinations for Americans in 2025 with Updates
U.S. passport holders enjoy broad visa-free access in 2025: Mexico allows up to 180 days, Canada up to…
Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now
Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employees Must Do Next
A $100,000 annual H-1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, covering new petitions, renewals, and transfers. Employers advise…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers and Workers Should Know
A $100,000 annual fee per H-1B worker takes effect September 21, 2025, applying to new abroad-filed petitions, certain…
Major U.S. Employers Urge H-1B and H-4 Return Before Sept 21
A September executive order establishes a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B effective September 21, 2025, leading major firms…
Why Strong B2 Profiles Face Rejection in 2025—214(b) & AI
A Delhi-based senior manager with 25+-country travel was denied a U.S. B2 visa under INA 214(b). Officers likely…
Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians: Types, Eligibility, Fees, and Process
From mid-September 2025, Indians can apply online for Tourist, Business, Umrah, and Family Visit visas with faster processing,…
American Tech Workforce Act: End OPT and H-1B Lottery
The American Tech Workforce Act would eliminate OPT, raise H-1B salary floors to around $110,000 (potentially higher), and…
UAE 13 Official Work Permits: Eligibility, Process & Renewal (2025)
The UAE’s MoHRE enforces 13 official work permits covering hires, transfers, part‑time, students, juveniles, freelancers and Golden Visa…
Canada Invites 228 for Express Entry PNP: CRS 746, 600-Point Boost
IRCC’s September 15, 2025 PNP-only draw (366) invited 228 nominees with a 746 CRS cutoff, down 26 points…
India’s Passport: Blue Ordinary, White Official, Maroon Diplomatic
As of September 2025, India issues dark blue, white, and maroon passports; orange covers are discontinued. ePassports rolled…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…