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Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in San Francisco
A coalition sued October 3, 2025, to block a one-time $100,000 H-1B fee effective Sept 21, 2025, arguing the president…
OCI Holders Are Exempt from New e-Arrival Card on India Landings
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian citizens are…
Voices From the Green Card Backlog: Life on the Waiting List
A historic 2025 green card backlog—about 1.8 million employment-based cases—results from per-country caps, annual quotas, and administrative delays. Processing spikes…
Ravi Mehra’s H-1B Rejection: The Human Cost of U.S. Visa Uncertainty
H-1B demand far exceeds the 85,000 annual cap, driving higher renewal denials and anti-fraud steps. Employers shift work abroad and…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges
DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate students. Visa…
White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments
The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ enforcement could…
US Introduces 128 Civics Questions for 2025 Naturalization Test
Effective October 20, 2025, USCIS will use a 128-question oral civics test for Form N-400 filings on/after that date; applicants…