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Amazon Layoffs and H-1B Claims: Implications for Visa Holders

Amazon’s 14,000 corporate layoffs and reports of simultaneous H-1B filings have driven scrutiny of visa use. Thousands of LCAs were…

A 2025 Green Card Journey: Lessons From One Applicant’s Waiting Game

A Montreal example highlights that a marriage-based Green Card can stretch beyond two years despite 2025 averages (I‑130 ~14.8 months).…

Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration

An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports and boosted…

Fishback Vows H-1B Removal from Florida State Government on Day One

James Fishback’s campaign vow to remove H-1B employees from Florida state jobs has alarmed public universities, hospitals, and international students.…

Charlotte Border Patrol Operation Shuts Down Businesses Amid Fears

Beginning November 15, 2025, Border Patrol’s Charlotte’s Web arrested over 130 people in two days, targeting those with criminal or…

Border Patrol Arrests 81 on First Day of Charlotte Operation

CBP’s Border Patrol led the "Charlotte's Web" operation on November 15, 2025, making 81 arrests in Charlotte, largely along South…

H-1B Shift Reframes Global Tech Hiring: Phase-Out and Specialization

Proposals from Greene and a Grassley–Durbin bill in 2025 could eliminate or tighten H‑1B rules; a $100,000 fee adds cost.…

Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy

Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility. Pay gaps…