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Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules Drive 17% Drop in New Enrollments
For Fall 2025, new international enrollments fell ~17%, costing over $1.1 billion and about 23,000 jobs. Visa delays and stricter…
Why F-1, OPT, and H-1B Candidates Face Screening Before Skills
Automated hiring filters flag candidates who need sponsorship, excluding many F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and H-1B applicants before human review.…
December Travel Docs for F-1 Students, H-1B Professionals
Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20 signatures; H‑1B professionals should carry…
December Travel to the U.S.: Essential Visa, Flight, and Weather Tips
The December travel rush brings heavy demand, winter weather, and stricter checks. Confirm eligibility under 2025 travel rules, gather visa-specific…
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…
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.…
IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist
By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays. Staffing gaps…
Maine Firms Brace for 2026 H-2B Cap as Decision Lags
As of November 2025, the federal 2026 H-2B visa cap remains unannounced, leaving Maine’s tourism and seafood businesses unsure of…