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UAE Citizens Visa-Free Entry to Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 Deal

A September 27, 2025 UNGA agreement grants UAE citizens visa-free entry to Trinidad & Tobago, while only diplomatic and official…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Transferred to Pennsylvania Detention Center

After a wrongful deportation in March 2025, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was returned and transferred to Moshannon Valley Processing Center in…

Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest

The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate sponsors. The…

Sanjeev Sanyal: H-1B Benefits Favor the U.S., Not India

Sanjeev Sanyal said the US captures most benefits from H-1B migration and cited the new US $100,000 fee for new…

JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles

JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic demand, GST…

H-1B 2026 Lottery: What the $100,000 Fee Means for Employers

From Sept 21, 2025, any new H-1B petition filed must include a $100,000 fee; FY2026 registration and lottery proceed normally.…

H-1B Surcharge: Indian IT Firms to Pass 30–70% to Clients

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 one-time surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions for 12 months. Crisil forecasts a 10–20…

H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms

Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available. The fee…