L-1 Visa as an H-1B Alternative After the $100k Fee Hike
A $100,000 H-1B fee starting September 21, 2025, is driving interest in L-1 intra-company transfers. L-1 avoids the…
Articles by & updated by Sai Sankar
UAE to Suspend Tourist and Work Visas from Nine Countries in 2026
Media reports and an internal circular indicate the UAE has paused new tourist and work visas for nine…
Canada Immigration Backlog Tops 959,000 as of August 2025
By August 31, 2025, Canada’s immigration backlog hit nearly 959,000 cases, with PR files most affected—about 52.1% overdue.…
After the H-1B Fee Hike, Global Paths for Indian Students
A $100,000 H-1B one-time fee, effective September 21, 2025, is prompting Indian students and employers to explore study-to-work…
3–5% H-1B Exposure in Indian IT; New $100K Fee Seen as Marginal
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions from FY27 raises concerns but impacts are likely modest:…
Indians Face Sharper Visa Curbs in UK and New Zealand in 2025
In 2025 the UK and New Zealand tightened visa routes for Indians, cutting work and family approvals sharply;…
Indian Tech Pro Denied U.S. Tourist Visa: Key Factors Explained
A New Delhi tech worker earning ₹16 lakh was denied a B-2 visa after a brief interview and…
UAE Golden Visa Demand Surges as US H-1B Fee Reshapes Global Talent Mobility
After the 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee announcement, many U.S.-based skilled workers are turning to UAE residency. The Golden…
Sponsors Face Fines, Prosecution under 2025 USCIS Public Benefit Rules
USCIS’s 2025 memo holds sponsors legally liable if sponsored immigrants receive means-tested benefits; agencies can seek reimbursement and…