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Trump H-1B Fee Could Curb Hiring at Pitt, BNY Mellon, UPMC
Starting September 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions will incur a $100,000 employer surcharge for 12 months. Existing H-1B workers are…
Hidden Reality of Tourist Visa Rejections: Avoid These Mistakes
Many tourist visa denials result from simple, preventable errors: incomplete or inconsistent paperwork, weak proof of home ties, and unclear…
Australia Replaces MD111 with New Student Visa Directive
From 14 November 2025, MD115 introduces a three-tier processing system for Student visa subclass 500, adding a slowest lane for…
H-1B Status Update Delays Deny US Driver’s License: DMV Verification
A valid H-1B holder was denied a license because the federal SAVE database had not updated. After multiple USCIS requests…
Delayed Visa Integrity Fee Pending: State Dept. and DHS Coordination
Although the $250 Visa Integrity Fee was enacted July 4, 2025, there is no start date as of November 10,…
Thailand Extends Indian Visa Exemption to 60 Days, 90-Day Option
Starting December 1, 2025, Indian passport holders can stay visa-free in Thailand for 60 days, with a discretionary one-time 30-day…
Culinary Education as a Visa Pathway for Bangladeshi Talent
Bangladesh’s culinary schools produce about 8,000 graduates yearly; 30–40% secure overseas hospitality roles. International certifications, internships, and placement links drive…
K-Visa as H-1B Alternative: Indian Tech Talent Eyes China
The K Visa, launched October 1, 2025, offers a no-cap, sponsorship-free five-year route for STEM talent, drawing interest amid higher…