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India Inc Rethinks U.S. Talent Strategy After $100,000 H-1B Fee

A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective Sept 21, 2025, targets fresh filings and is reshaping India Inc hiring.…

Shameful Denial: Noem Denounces Illinois Officials Over Restroom Access

On October 3, 2025, Secretary Kristi Noem was denied restroom access at Broadview’s municipal building during an unannounced visit near…

Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months

In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…

US 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs: Implications and Carve-Outs

Starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will levy a 100% tariff on imported branded/patented drugs, with an exemption for firms…

Indians Face Heightened Scrutiny as Twin Shield Signals Visa Reform

Operation Twin Shield (Sept 19–28, 2025) targeted visa fraud in the Twin Cities: 1,000+ cases reviewed, 900+ site visits, 275…

US Shutdown: Implications for Immigrants, Students, and Visa Holders

The October 1, 2025 shutdown (55–45 Senate vote) slows immigration adjudication. USCIS fee-based filings continue but DOL’s LCA and PERM…

Dublin Diversions: United Flight Engine Issues Trigger Two U-Turns

UA711 (Boeing 757-200, N17133) returned to Dublin on September 17 after an engine issue and was canceled. A positioning flight…

Protests Rally Near Burlington ICE Facility Over Immigration Detention

Burlington activists have held large rallies and weekly vigils supporting immigration detainees while Vermont renewed a state detention contract in…