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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with…
Ontario IMG Residency Eligibility for 2026 R-1: Key Updates
Ontario instituted a mid-cycle rule requiring two years of Ontario high school for IMGs to access first-round residency matching, moving…
Shutdown Delays Citizenship Ceremonies and Frustration Mounts
Citizenship ceremonies at a Virginia USCIS office were cancelled without timely notice during a government shutdown, leaving applicants turned away.…
Returnee NRIs Face Rigged Systems as U.S. Merit Wins Abroad
A senior NRI returned after 15+ years, kept his global role, but encountered opaque local systems that felt unfair. The…
From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs
Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000 annual cap…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation of an…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based Opportunity Card…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The U.S. offers…