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Gold Card vs H-1B, EB-5, Green Card: 2025 Pathways Compared

Gold Card gives fast residency for wealthy applicants at around $1,000,000. EB-5 requires $800,000–$1,050,000 and job creation. H-1B serves skilled…

Ending OPT: Canada and the UK Could Dominate Post-U.S. Education

Ending OPT would break the U.S. study‑to‑work bridge, driving students toward Canada’s expanded PGWP and the UK’s Graduate Route. Canada…

Prudential H-1B Revocation: What It Means and How to Respond

Prudential revocation invalidates the visa stamp but generally leaves H-1B status intact inside the U.S. Avoid travel, save documents, consult…

2026 Social Security for Working Retirees: COLA and Earnings Limits

In 2026 Social Security increases benefits by 2.8% and raises earnings limits and the payroll tax cap. Confirm your FRA,…

OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs

A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to H‑1B and…

OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.

Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from people who…

Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives

Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives | VisaVerge Humanitarian Immigration Relief Section 204(l) Relief for Surviving Relatives When a petitioner…

Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance

When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper, gather strong…