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IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026

The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion arose from…

Canada Strengthens Pathways with Post-Graduation Work Permit (pgwp) Express Entry PR Pathway

Canada has frozen its list of 1,107 PGWP-eligible programs through 2026 to ensure policy clarity. The move underscores the PGWP's…

Amazon Shutters Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores; Whole Foods Shift

Amazon will close all Amazon Go and Fresh stores by February 2026, shifting focus to Whole Foods and delivery. Affected…

Court Clarifies Green Card Rules for Form I-485 Applicants in United States

Understanding the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is vital for FY 2027 applicants. Employers must match duties to the correct SOC…

U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers

DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change, effective February…

Tax Filing Season 2026 Requires Forms for International Students, Nris

The 2026 U.S. tax season requires international students and NRIs to file specific forms like 8843 and 1040-NR. Compliance is…

U.S. Premium Processing Fee Increase from March 2026: Old Fees vs New…

USCIS and DHS will raise premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, citing a 5.72% inflation adjustment. Key forms impacted…

How an F-1 Visa Holder Landed a Dream Tech Job Within 60 Days After La…

Aman Goyal's 60-day transition to T-Mobile serves as a guide for F-1 OPT students facing layoffs. The content details the…