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MATES Explained for Indian Applicants: Two-Year Visa and Pathways
MATES opened on November 12, 2024, offering 3,000 annual two-year places for eligible Indian graduates under subclass 403. Selection is…
Shapiro Defends H-1B Amid Backlash Over 30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians
Ben Shapiro’s comment “30 Americans and 3 H-1Bs vs 30 Indians” provoked criticism and debate over the H-1B program. VisaVerge.com…
Indian man loses $15K over illegal Alberta immigration contract
A court found a private deal with an Alberta immigration fixer illegal and denied refund of $15,000 because both parties…
Yemeni National Deported from Hyderabad for Expired Visa
Ahmed Salem Abdullah was detained in Hyderabad and deported after immigration checks found an expired student visa and suspected drug…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no H-1B rules…
OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by late 2025…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA exemptions could…
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based on rumors.…