New $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens OPT Path for Indian Students
A new $100,000 fee applies to certain H-1B petitions for workers abroad starting September 21, 2025, for 12…
Articles by Sai Sankar
Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in…
214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case
A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after…
Canada 2025: Fewer visas and higher living costs reshape plans
In 2025 Canada tightens immigration: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000, provinces cut nominee slots, and students face…
White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote…
B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview
A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in…
White House Walks Back $100,000 H-1B Fee for New Petitions Only
The White House says the $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new petitions filed after September 21, 2025;…
CA, NY, MA Most Vulnerable to International Enrollment Decline
Brookings finds California, New York, and Massachusetts most exposed to declines in international student enrollment. International students added…
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and…
Austria Opens Permanent Residency Path for Indians Under EU Daueraufenthalt
The Daueraufenthalt-EU lets non‑EU nationals who meet integration, income, housing, health insurance, and B1 German requirements obtain a…