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Russia Rolls Out Fully Domestic SJ-100, Completes Maiden Flight in April 2025
The fully domestic SJ-100 (airframe 97003) flew its 40-minute maiden flight on April 23, 2025, testing PD-8 engines and all-Russian…
Explained: What Is the J-1 Visa and Harvard’s Federal Scrutiny?
Harvard’s 2025 suspension from sponsoring J-1 visas follows federal allegations about security, foreign ties, and reporting failures. With 7,000 affected…
Why the US Is Targeting Harvard’s J-1 Visa Program in Political Tensions
Harvard’s J-1 visa program came under US government investigation in July 2025, following SEVP certification revocation in May. Thousands of…
5 Essential Tips for Transferring from J-1 to H-1B Visa Status
To change from J-1 to H-1B visa, confirm if the two-year residency applies or obtain a waiver, find a sponsoring…
8 Essential Documents Required for J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
To obtain a J-1 visa, applicants must secure Form DS-2019, submit required documents, complete DS-160 and SEVIS fee payment, and…
US Revives Trump-Era Plan to Limit F-1 and J-1 Visa Durations
The U.S. proposes fixed two- or four-year limits for F-1 and J-1 visas from mid-2025, requiring extensions for longer programs.…
J-1 Visa Holder denied boarding by Customs and Border Protection
A J-1 Visa Holder was denied boarding by CBP without clear reason, raising concerns over U.S. immigration transparency. Visa holders…
J-1 Research Scholar visa offers employers a new alternative to H-1B
The J-1 Research Scholar and H-1B visas serve different academic and research needs. J-1 is best for temporary positions, prohibits…