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Tech Firms Pause H-1B Sponsorship Amid $100K Fee Rule

A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries abroad for 12 months. Employers…

USCIS Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Starting October 16, 2025

Starting October 16, 2025, USCIS will charge a $1,000 parole fee due after conditional approval for most parole grants. Ten…

Why Indian Nationals Are Ineligible for the 2025 DV Lottery

India is ineligible for DV‑2026 because its five‑year immigrant totals exceed the 50,000 threshold. The automatic exclusion means applicants must…

Amazon’s 2025 HR Cuts: Stakes for H-1B, OPT, and Global Talent

Amazon’s 2025 cuts target HR/PXT, risking 1,500–2,000 roles as it shifts to AI and cloud. H‑1B holders have 60 days…

Mali Imposes US Visa Bond in Retaliation to Reciprocity

Mali will require U.S. citizens to post refundable visa bonds up to USD 10,000 from October 17, 2025, in response…

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…