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H-2A Reforms Raise Costs and Uncertainties for U.S. Farmers
Fall 2025 brings earlier USCIS filing (Oct 2), an AEWR reset using OEWS that lowers wages, a DHS visa integrity…
Canada plots talent-attraction plan as U.S. H-1B fees bite tech
In response to a U.S. $100,000 H-1B fee, Canada’s 2025 budget will launch a “talent attraction” plan prioritizing tech and…
Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit overstays, all…
Spain Senate Reiterates Push for Points-Based Visa System
The Spain Senate advanced a proposal for a points-based visa system scoring applicants on skills, language, age and integration, prioritizing…
Luxembourg Short-Stay Schengen Visa for India: Updated 2025 Guidance
From October 2025 Indian short-stay Schengen applicants must apply via VFS Global Luxembourg in India; processing is 15 days but…
Three Key F-1 Visa Policy Changes You Must Know Now
A US$100,000 fee will apply to H-1B filings made abroad after late September 2025, while in‑U.S. change-of-status petitions (during OPT/STEM-OPT)…
Why Indians Are Moving Back to India: 8 Key Benefits Unpacked
Since 2020, reverse migration of Indian H-1B professionals has tripled, speeding up after 2025 fee and policy changes. Returnees find…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…