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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 consulates to…
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 your FRA,…
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. Stricter Skilled…
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 people who…
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. graduates. In…
TAAG and SAA Launch Codeshare Partnership on December 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, TAAG and SAA launched a codeshare connecting Luanda, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The deal gives SAA…
Texas Detention Officers Accused of Beatings and Sexual Abuse
Advocates allege systemic mistreatment at Camp East Montana, Fort Bliss’s detention site with over 2,700 people, including beatings, sexual abuse,…
Trump Admin Imposes $5,000 Apprehension Fee on Migrants Aged 14+
The One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) requires a $5,000 apprehension fee for migrants 14+ arrested after unauthorized entry, charged…