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Amrutha Tamanam Paid $2,000 to Beat the $100K H-1B Deadline

A $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B petitions takes effect Sept 21, 2025; it applies only to filings after the deadline.…

Lost Passport Abroad? Essential Steps and Replacement Timelines

Immediately file a police report and contact your embassy after losing a passport abroad. Emergency documents can be ready in…

Continuity of Care for Chronic Conditions During US-India Transition

Plan early to preserve continuity of care when moving healthcare from the U.S. to India: compile records, book tele-consults, secure…

Essential preventive health screenings to complete before leaving US

Before moving abroad, complete an annual physical and necessary preventive screenings—cancer, infectious diseases, vision, dental, bone, and mental health—and collect…

Best Health Insurance for Indian Returnees with US-Treated Conditions

Returnees favor policies with lifetime renewability and 2–4 year waiting provisions for pre-existing conditions. Niva Bupa, Star Health, ManipalCigna, and…

Emergency Care During Insurance Gaps: Immediate Action and Enrollment

Seek emergency care immediately—call 911 or go to the nearest ER even if between plans. Pay upfront if uninsured, save…

Six West Africans Deported US-Ghana-Togo Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Reports from September 23, 2025 say six West Africans were removed from the U.S. to Ghana and then sent to…

Immigrants Protest Conditions at California’s Largest ICE Facility

California City’s ICE facility reopened in 2025 under CoreCivic, holding up to 2,560 detainees. Advocates say required 180-day SB29 notice…