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STEM OPT Surges 54% in 2024, Indians Lead with Almost Half of Approvals
STEM OPT approvals surged 54% in 2024, totaling 95,384 of 194,554 OPT authorizations; India received about 79,331 approvals (≈48–49%). The…
H-1B Traveler Confirmed: Abu Dhabi Pre-Clearance Asked for Live Microsoft 365 Access
A traveler at Abu Dhabi pre-clearance reportedly showed Microsoft 365 account access to a CBP officer and was cleared. CBP…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian student mobility,…
Impacts of Trump Policies on Immigration, Visas, Jobs, Tourism, and Tariffs in 2025
Fixed four-year admission periods for student visas, a $250 Visa Integrity Fee from October 1, 2025, and an unchanged H-1B…
Federal Circuit Strikes Down Most Emergency Tariffs, Sets Up Supreme Court Fight
The Federal Circuit ruled most Liberation Day tariffs exceeded IEEPA authority and are unlawful, but stayed enforcement until October 14,…
H-1B Workers: Economic Keystone, Not Job Stealers or Burden
With about 442,000 H-1B workers in 2025, the program supports innovation and local spending but faces criticism for wage suppression…
Indians May Abandon U.S. Study Plans if OPT and H-1B End, 78% Say So
A poll of nearly 1,200 Indian students found 78% would skip studying in the U.S. if OPT and H-1B end.…
USCIS Modernizes Fee Payments with ACH Debit via Form G-1650
USCIS now accepts ACH electronic debits using Form G-1650 for mailed filings starting Aug. 29, 2025. Paper checks and money…