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Washington Sues Unlawful $100K H-1B Fee, Leads 20-State Coalition
A 20-state coalition sued to block a presidential proclamation charging $100,000 per covered H-1B petition, arguing the fee bypassed APA…
Arizona AG Mayes challenges new H-1B visa fee in federal suit
Arizona joined 19 other state attorneys general in suing to block Proclamation 10,973, which adds a $100,000 surcharge to some…
TCS and Infosys to bear $100k H-1B fee for new petitions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on select new H-1B filings from Sept. 21, 2025, to Sept. 21, 2026.…
Safety of International Students in the U.S. Amid Trump-Era Policies
Stop AAPI Hate’s national survey finds just 4% of international students feel very or extremely safe amid recent U.S. immigration…
US to Begin Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 on Dec-15
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will screen social media for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. Applicants must make accounts…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and consular delays.…
Canada Rolls Out CAD 1.7B Talent Drive as U.S. H-1B Costs Rise
Canada will spend CAD 1.7 billion across 12 years to attract 1,000+ leading researchers, funding early‑career programs and CAD 400…
Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data, so the…