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New $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens OPT Path for Indian Students

A new $100,000 fee applies to certain H-1B petitions for workers abroad starting September 21, 2025, for 12 months. F-1…

Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections

After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in 2025. The…

214(b) Denial in 3 Minutes: Indian Applicant’s U.S. Visa Case

A 40-year-old Indian customs officer with significant savings and stable employment was denied a U.S. tourist visa after a three-minute…

White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs

A one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025, to discourage misuse and promote domestic hiring.…

B1/B2 Visa in 40 Seconds: Delhi Psychologist’s Fast-Track Interview

A Delhi psychologist’s B1/B2 visa was approved in 40 seconds on September 11, 2025, with passport returned in four business…

Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.

Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and modest bonuses…

Austria Opens Permanent Residency Path for Indians Under EU Daueraufenthalt

The Daueraufenthalt-EU lets non‑EU nationals who meet integration, income, housing, health insurance, and B1 German requirements obtain a five‑year Austrian…

Managing a US 401(k) Abroad: Rollovers, Withdrawals, Strategies

Expats can keep their 401(k), rollover to an IRA, or cash out. Direct rollovers are usually tax-free and expand investment…