New EB-5 Bill Expands Housing, Speeds Affordable Green-Card Processing
A Senate bill by Sen. Gallego would steer EB-5 investment into affordable housing by expanding the $800,000 eligibility,…
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India Extends Free 30-Day E-Visa for Russian Tourists and Group Visas
At a New Delhi summit, India announced fee waivers for 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian…
Global Deportations of Indians (2020–2025): Keys to Safe Mobility
From 2020–2025 deportations of Indian nationals climbed across destinations, especially the U.S., driven by unauthorized work, fraud, and…
2026 OPT and STEM OPT: Timely Filing, Signatures, and Compliance
OPT plus STEM OPT is the main post‑graduation pathway for 2026 graduates. File Form I‑765 online within the…
Spring 2026 Orientation: Immigration, SEVIS, and Social Vetting
Spring 2026 Orientation begins your F-1 student status in the U.S. Bring key documents, clean social media, finish…
Post-Study Work Pathways 2025–26: U.S., Canada, UK, Australia Compared
Major study-to-work routes are stricter in 2025–26: no automatic PR. U.S. STEM OPT offers up to 36 months…
Canada’s PGWP Expiration Crisis: 31,610 Graduates at Risk by 2025
About 31,610 PGWP holders risk permit expiry by Dec. 31, 2025, amid tightened rules and reduced temporary admissions.…
U.S. Immigration Fee Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: What to Expect
From Jan. 1, 2026, immigration fees increase under H.R. 1: a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for many nonimmigrant…
U.S. Citizenship Changes Effective Oct 20, 2025 for 2025–26 Applicants
Naturalization in 2025–26 introduces a 128-question civics test requiring 12 correct answers, higher fees ($710 online), electronic payments,…