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US$100,000 H-1B Fee Not Applied to H-1B1 for Singaporeans

The U.S. Embassy says the US$100,000 H-1B fee does not apply to H-1B1 visas for Singapore and Chile. The charge…

HKS Student Government Pledges International Support Amid Visa Anxiety

After a reported May 22, 2025 SEVP revocation later blocked in court, HKS—where 59% of students are international—saw student candidates…

Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline

DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four years. Extensions…

Canada’s 2025 Immigration Edge: Clear Pathways and Predictable Growth

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027 targets ~395,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and prioritizes people already in Canada. It reduces…

New $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to Overseas Petitions

A $100,000 fee, effective September 21, 2025, applies only to new H‑1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S. F‑1…

US Faces 2026 Enrollment Decline as Canada, UK Attract Students

Visa backlogs, higher costs, and stronger foreign options risk 150,000 fewer international students in fall 2025 and a 15% drop…

OPT and CPT in 2025: Key rules, STEM extensions, and tips

In 2025, CPT (DSO‑authorized, curriculum‑linked) and OPT (USCIS‑approved with EAD) remain key for F‑1 students. Avoid 12+ months full‑time CPT…

From Student Visa to EU Blue Card: Indians in Germany

Germany allows graduates up to 18 months post‑study to find a job and switch to a work permit or EU…