Court Upholds PGWP Denial for Non-Final Semester Part-Time Status
A court affirmed IRCC’s PGWP refusal after a student studied part-time in a non-final semester, confirming only the…
Articles by Sai Sankar
Dignity Act and HIRE Act: Higher FICA for OPT Wages
Congress is reviewing the Dignity Act, ending FICA exemptions for OPT students, and the HIRE Act, adding a…
Trump’s H-1B Fee to $100,000: India Poised to Benefit
A new $100,000 annual H-1B fee, effective September 21, 2025, raises sponsorship costs dramatically and favors high-salary hires.…
Beyond H-1B: Diversifying U.S. Career Paths for Indian Students
Facing tougher H-1B odds, Indian students are relying on OPT and STEM OPT as core strategies, supplemented by…
Canada-Based PM Reconsiders North America Eyes India Over Visa Hurdles
Visa uncertainty—H-1B lotteries, RFEs, and long green card waits—has pushed a Canada-based product manager toward India, where pay,…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Triggers Tech Stock Reactions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B filings from September 21, 2025, triggering market…
H-1B $100K Fee Spurs OPT-Driven Bypass to Hire Foreign Talent
A $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions starts September 21, 2025; employers increasingly favor OPT—no cap, no…
Trump H-1B Fee Hike: Implications for Indian and U.S. Tech Stocks
The H-1B fee was raised to $100,000 per worker per year effective Sept 21, 2025. It affects new…
Austria Attracts Indian Students to 2-Year STEM Master Programs
Austria is recruiting 300+ Indian students for two-year STEM master’s at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben…
Tariff on Talent: Nick Pyati Slams $100K H-1B Fee Plan
A presidential proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers entering the U.S. from…