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Cognizant H-1B Strategy Disadvantaged Non-Indian Workers, Court Rules
A jury found Cognizant liable for intentional discrimination and disparate impact by favoring H-1B workers (mostly Indian) from 2013–2022, with non-Indian employees 8.4 times likelier to be fired and a…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting
The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian…
2026 Social Security for Working Retirees: COLA and Earnings Limits
In 2026 Social Security increases benefits by 2.8% and raises earnings limits and the payroll tax cap. Confirm…
UK Immigration Clampdown Could Cost £10.8 Billion Over Five Years
Mid-2025 UK immigration changes could cost up to £10.8 billion over five years as net migration fell ~204,000.…
OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs
A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to…
OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.
Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from…
OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students
A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S.…
Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance
When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper,…
How Foreign Nationals Can Find Legal Help for U.S. Immigration
When visa issues or arrests occur, act quickly: identify whether the problem is immigration, criminal, or both; contact…
Do Traffic Violations Deport Immigrants Under Trump-Era Enforcement?
Simple traffic tickets are civil and don’t cause deportation alone. The danger is a stop revealing no lawful…