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USCIS Holds and Reviews Pending Asylum and Benefit Applications

PM-602-0192 directs USCIS to pause all I-589 asylum adjudications and hold pending benefits for nationals of 19 high-risk countries, plus…

Project Firewall Intensifies H-1B Oversight: What Employers Should Know

Launched September 2025, Project Firewall lets the DOL open proactive H‑1B investigations without complaints. About 200 reviews target wages, LCAs,…

Switching Jobs on OPT: Essential Rules for F-1 Students in 2025

You can change employers during OPT or STEM OPT, but must report changes to your DSO within 10 days. Regular…

Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.

Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks early, pack…

Spring 2025 U.S. Intake: Essential Visa, Travel, and Campus Prep Guide

For Spring 2025 F-1 students: confirm a signed I-20 Form (Original), pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, secure your visa, arrive…

Canada PGWP Expirations Put Thousands of Graduates at Risk

Thirty‑one thousand six hundred ten PGWP holders were valid on Sept. 30, 2025, and most permits expire by Dec. 31.…

Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship

Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy. Data cited:…

What to Include in Immigration Employment Reference Letters

Employment reference letters translate job history into verifiable evidence for immigration. Use official letterhead, include dates, duties, achievements, status, and…