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…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
Trump Rolls Back Food Tariffs as Inflation Fears Persist
Trump ordered a November 13, 2025, rollback of tariffs on several imported foods to relieve grocery-price pressures after…
Brazil Faces 40% Tariffs on Coffee and Beef Despite Trump’s Tariff Rescission
A 10% reciprocal tariff on Brazilian farm imports was rescinded effective Nov. 13, 2025, reducing duties to 40%,…
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…
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…
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: H.R. 2315 Could End the OPT Program
OPT remains available in 2026, but H.R. 2315 could end it while a bipartisan bill seeks to protect…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA…