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Indians Face Heightened Scrutiny as Twin Shield Signals Visa Reform

Operation Twin Shield (Sept 19–28, 2025) targeted visa fraud in the Twin Cities: 1,000+ cases reviewed, 900+ site visits, 275…

Bipartisan Push to Tighten H-1B and L-1 Rules for Greater Oversight

A bipartisan bill from Senators Grassley and Durbin aims to tighten H-1B and L-1 rules—public job postings, stricter wages, more…

Is the H-1B Era Ending? The $100K Fee and Transfers Clarification

A Sept 19, 2025 presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions effective Sept 21; White House says…

H-1B Transfers End: $100K Fee Reshapes U.S. Talent

An executive order effective September 21, 2025 adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions filed from abroad for 12…

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…

US Shutdown: Implications for Immigrants, Students, and Visa Holders

The October 1, 2025 shutdown (55–45 Senate vote) slows immigration adjudication. USCIS fee-based filings continue but DOL’s LCA and PERM…

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…