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Top Tier 1 Countries 2025: Immigration, Jobs, and Study
In 2025, Tier 1 countries strengthen visa pathways to attract talent in tech, healthcare, engineering, and research, using programs like…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in…
Infosys: Majority of U.S. Workforce Local as Sponsorship Drops
Infosys says over 60% of its U.S. staff are local hires, making visa sponsorship the exception. The shift reduces exposure…
Harvard’s $113M Deficit: Impacts on International Students, Immigration
Harvard’s $113 million fiscal 2025 deficit, amid a 12% endowment gain, reflects funding and cost pressures. Analysts warn cuts to…
OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status
A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian students. Over…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from FY2026. ESTA…
H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers
Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted, provided they…
US Falls Off World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports for First Time
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. 12th in October 2025 with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Brazil ended visa-free…