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Switching Jobs on OPT: Essential Rules for F-1 Students in 2025
You can change employers during OPT or STEM OPT, but must report changes to your DSO within 10 days. Regular OPT allows 90 unemployment days; STEM OPT adds 60 more.…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks…
Spring 2025 U.S. Intake: Essential Visa, Travel, and Campus Prep Guide
For Spring 2025 F-1 students: confirm a signed I-20 Form (Original), pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, secure your…
Canada PGWP Expirations Put Thousands of Graduates at Risk
Thirty‑one thousand six hundred ten PGWP holders were valid on Sept. 30, 2025, and most permits expire by…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy.…
What to Include in Immigration Employment Reference Letters
Employment reference letters translate job history into verifiable evidence for immigration. Use official letterhead, include dates, duties, achievements,…
Tech Layoffs in 2025 Reshape H-1B Sponsorship and Talent Strategy
2025 tech layoffs have depressed H-1B demand, lowering registrations by 38% to 470,000. A $100,000 filing fee and…
H-1B Employer Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Immigration Status
Employer bankruptcy alone doesn’t cancel H‑1B status; continued paid employment and an approved petition do. If payments stop,…
January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Trends in EB-2, EB-3 and Indian backlog
January’s Visa Bulletin permits filings under the unchanged DF chart while FADs move forward modestly for some EB‑2/EB‑3…
Senator Pushes to End Dual Citizenship After DC Tragedy
The Exclusive Citizenship Act would force dual nationals to choose a single nationality within one year or face…