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Clog the Toilet: Digital attack on Indian H-1B travelers
After a U.S. $100,000 one-time fee announcement for new H-1B filings, a fringe campaign called “Clog the Toilet” stalled India–U.S.…
Accenture Lays Off 11k+ Staff: 5 Hard Lessons for White-Collar Pros
Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs while prioritizing AI roles; CEO Julie Sweet said reskilling won’t work for many. U.S. visa…
H-1B Fee Hike Spurs Remote Overseas Hiring by U.S. Firms
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions, with no payment process yet available. The fee…
Indian IT Stocks Fall for Fifth Day as U.S. Visa Curbs Bite
A surprise proposal for a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions led to a five-day slump in Indian IT shares.…
214(b) Denials Despite Strong Profiles: Lessons from Indian Students
Two funded Indian applicants were denied F-1 visas under 214(b) after consular officers doubted their intent to return. Credibility, mention…
Russian Man Faces Deportation Over Obscene Phuket Video Goes Viral
After a viral video on September 24, 2025 showed a Russian man simulating sex in a moving Phuket pickup, he…
Dutch asylum seeker open days canceled amid recent violent protests
Police advised asylum seeker centres in Hoofddorp and Amsterdam to cancel September 27 open days due to recent violent protests.…
Broadview Center in Chicago Under Scrutiny for Inhumane Detention
Broadview, near Chicago, has processed hundreds of arrests and allegedly held up to 200 people for days without basic needs.…