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Tariff on Talent: Nick Pyati Slams $100K H-1B Fee Plan
A presidential proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers entering the U.S. from abroad, effective…
Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now
Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds a $100,000…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers and Workers Should Know
A $100,000 annual fee per H-1B worker takes effect September 21, 2025, applying to new abroad-filed petitions, certain extensions, and…
Why Strong B2 Profiles Face Rejection in 2025—214(b) & AI
A Delhi-based senior manager with 25+-country travel was denied a U.S. B2 visa under INA 214(b). Officers likely weighed divorce,…
Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians: Types, Eligibility, Fees, and Process
From mid-September 2025, Indians can apply online for Tourist, Business, Umrah, and Family Visit visas with faster processing, mandatory insurance,…
India’s Passport: Blue Ordinary, White Official, Maroon Diplomatic
As of September 2025, India issues dark blue, white, and maroon passports; orange covers are discontinued. ePassports rolled out since…
Indian National First Deported Under UK-France Migration Treaty
The UK deported an Indian national to France under an August 2025–June 2026 pilot that detains small‑boat arrivals, bars them…
What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes
On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool with up…