Sai Sankar
From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs
Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based…
Can Remote-First Hiring Replace H-1B in U.S. Tech by 2025?
A 2025 proclamation added a $100,000 surcharge to most new H-1B petitions, accelerating shifts toward remote-first hiring and…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The…
Harvard Study Reveals 10 Degrees Losing Long-Term Market Value
Harvard finds long-term payoffs for ten majors declining unless graduates continually upskill and produce demonstrable work. Students, schools,…
Indian Student Arrivals in U.S. Fall 44% in August 2025
Indian student arrivals fell 44% in August 2025 to 41,540, with June–August totals at 63,112. Tighter visa enforcement,…
Update Address on Indian Passport via Reissue on Passport Seva
Update your passport address by applying for a reissue on the Passport Seva Portal, booking a PSK/POPSK appointment,…
Columbia Expands Support for International Students Amid Visa Crackdown
After thousands of visa revocations in 2025 and proposals to end duration of status, Columbia expanded legal aid,…
U.S. Universities Face Hiring Crunch as $100,000 H-1B Fee Looms
A proclamation effective Sept. 21, 2025, adds a $100,000 surcharge to each new H-1B petition. Universities warn of…
Ind-Ra Warns H-1B Fees Could Trim India’s Remittances by $5B in FY26
Ind‑Ra warns that proposed H‑1B fee hikes and stricter rules could cut India’s remittances by up to $5…
Can the U.S. Replace H-1B with a Canada-Style Points System?
A proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee has renewed calls to replace or reform the H-1B lottery with a…
Do High Visa Fees Strengthen America or Undermine Its Edge
A proposed immigration funding plan would impose a $100,000 H-1B filing fee and a $250 Visa Integrity Fee…
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity for Immigrants in 2025?
The U.S. still offers top universities and market scale, but 2025 immigration proposals—huge H-1B fees, caps, and OPT…
Why the $100K H-1B Fee Hits TCS Harder Than Amazon
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025 disproportionately affects Indian IT firms with lower H-1B wages, causing…