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White House Approves EB-5 Fee Reform; OMB Clear on New Costs
OMB approved a new EB-5 fee rule; Federal Register publication is pending. The fee schedule is effective July 22, 2025,…
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…
Stowaway Found Dead in American Airlines Landing Gear in Charlotte
A stowaway was found dead in an American Airlines plane’s wheel well at Charlotte Douglas on Sept. 28, 2025. CMPD’s…
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…
Is the U.S. Losing the Global STEM Talent Race to Canada?
Canada’s targeted 2023 Tech Talent Strategy—open permits for H-1B holders and family work rights—plus Express Entry STEM priorities are drawing…
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…
Remote-First Hiring Won’t Replace H-1B Visas: A Hybrid Future
Tech companies favor remote‑first hiring to avoid H‑1B lottery delays and costs, using sponsorship selectively for onsite, security‑sensitive, or mentorship…
$100,000 H-1B Payment: Refund Ambiguity and Implications for 2025
A $100,000 payment will be required for new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, but USCIS hasn’t…