Stories

Latest in Stories

Rising U.S. Visa Fees Push International Students Toward Delays

A $250 nonrefundable Visa Integrity Fee enacted under the BBB Act will apply to F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas, increasing…

Ravi Mehra’s H-1B Rejection: The Human Cost of U.S. Visa Uncertainty

H-1B demand far exceeds the 85,000 annual cap, driving higher renewal denials and anti-fraud steps. Employers shift work abroad and…

Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left

A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave. O-1 status…

Two-Day Termination: Kaajal Tekwani’s Harrowing German Internship Crisis

Indian intern Kaajal Tekwani was fired after two days in Munich, leaving her financially and emotionally strained. The case highlights…

Burnout, Visa Limits, and a Fresh Start: Why He Moved to Canada

A senior ML engineer quit a coveted U.S. job and near‑complete EB‑2 PERM green card due to burnout and visa…

Just a Proud Moment: 73 New Citizens Sworn In Concord, NH

Seventy-three people from 35 countries were naturalized on June 5, 2025, at the Warren Rudman U.S. Courthouse in Concord. The…

Family Says Broadview Detainee Was Deported; No Confirmation Yet

Families report a recent deportation from Broadview, yet ICE had not confirmed the specific case by Sept 30, 2025. The…

People’s Patrol Stands Up to ICE in Chicago Suburbs

People’s Patrol volunteers in West Chicago and suburbs patrol nightly to warn communities about ICE activity, coordinate with factory safety…