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China Imposes Port Fees on American Ships in Retaliation
China will charge U.S.-owned or -operated vessels CNY 400/ton from October 14, 2025, rising to CNY 640/ton on April 17,…
Understanding Indian Tax Residency for Returning H-1B Professionals
A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the U.S. or…
China’s H-1B-Style K Visa Faces Backlash Amid Youth Unemployment Surge
The K visa aims to attract foreign STEM graduates with longer stays and no employer invitation required, but delays and…
Taiwan TWAC: Digital Arrival Card Required Three Days Before Travel
From October 1, 2025, most travelers to Taiwan must complete the free TWAC online within three days before arrival. The…
Can the U.S. Fix the Green Card Backlog for India and China?
A 7% per-country cap and a roughly 140,000 annual limit (including dependents) have created decades-long waits for Indian and long…
Citigroup Shifts 1,000 Tech Jobs to India Amid China Cuts
Citigroup will shift about 1,000 tech roles to India in 2025 as a $100,000 H-1B fee (effective Sept 21, 2025)…
How International Students Subsidize U.S. Education—and the H-1B Crackdown
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could deter international students, cut university revenues (potentially $3 billion), and…
O’Leary Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Hurt U.S. Innovation
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions would sharply raise hiring costs from about $2,000–$5,000. Kevin O’Leary and…