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India Trails as Investor Visas Rise in U.S. Immigration Trends
Early‑2025 counts show India losing relative ground: Bangladesh surpassed India in family-preference visas, Pakistan led IR1/CR1 spouse visas, and Vietnam…
UK Opens Doors as US H-1B Tightens Talent Rules for Global Tech
A $100,000 U.S. surcharge on abroad-filed H-1B petitions begins September 21, 2025, prompting firms to reconsider offshore hiring. The UK…
Delhi Man Denied U.S. Tourist Visa Amid Claims of Subjective Judgments
A Delhi video alleging a U.S. tourist visa denial reignited concerns about opaque refusals. Most B-1/B-2 denials cite Section 214(b),…
H-1B Reforms Prioritize Wages; Cupertino, SF Top Earnings
DHS proposed a wage-weighted H-1B selection on Sept 24, 2025, giving more entries to higher wage levels (Level IV four…
Amazon Leads H-1B Approvals Through June 2025, TCS and Others Trail
Through June 2025, Amazon led H-1B approvals with 10,044 petitions; TCS, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple also ranked high. Proposed changes…
Surprise FDNS Inspections Target F-1 OPT and STEM OPT Students
FDNS and ICE increased surprise inspections of F-1 students on OPT/STEM OPT, checking I-983s, employment proof, and SEVIS records. Noncompliance…
Which Is Easier for Indians: Digital Nomad or Work Visa?
Digital nomad visas are often quicker for Indian remote workers because they skip employer sponsorship and require income proof and…
Hedge Fund Chief’s H-1B Tribute Sparks Backlash on the American Dream
A proposed $100,000 surcharge on new H-1B applications sparked fear until officials exempted current workers. Spencer Hakimian’s tribute to his…