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Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a $100K Fee
A new proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed or pending from Sept. 21, 2025, threatening districts’ ability…
Pittsburgh Residents Push for Sanctuary City Law, Hearing Sought
A petition with about 1,500 signatures urges Pittsburgh leaders to adopt a sanctuary city law and hold a public hearing…
HKS Student Government Pledges International Support Amid Visa Anxiety
After a reported May 22, 2025 SEVP revocation later blocked in court, HKS—where 59% of students are international—saw student candidates…
Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four years. Extensions…
Shutdown 2025: How Travel, Visa, and Immigration Can Be Affected
A possible shutdown on October 1, 2025 will likely let USCIS fee-funded adjudications continue, while DOL immigration systems (LCAs, PERM)…
Federal Workforce Shakeup Threatens Immigration and Travel Services
Historic federal staff reductions — over 100,000 resignations in one day and ~275,000 expected by Sept 30, 2025 — strain…
Germany’s Opportunity Card Could Shift US Tech Dominance
Germany’s Opportunity Card (from June 1, 2024) lets skilled non-EU workers stay up to 12 months to find jobs without…
Australia’s Points System Outperforms the U.S. H-1B Lottery in 2025
Australia’s transparent points-based system (minimum 65 points) offers clearer routes to permanent residency. The U.S. H-1B lottery (85,000 visas, 20,000…