Immigration
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with wage and lottery changes, spurs employer uncertainty, bipartisan legislative action,…
Ontario IMG Residency Eligibility for 2026 R-1: Key Updates
Ontario instituted a mid-cycle rule requiring two years of Ontario high school for IMGs to access first-round residency…
Shutdown Delays Citizenship Ceremonies and Frustration Mounts
Citizenship ceremonies at a Virginia USCIS office were cancelled without timely notice during a government shutdown, leaving applicants…
Returnee NRIs Face Rigged Systems as U.S. Merit Wins Abroad
A senior NRI returned after 15+ years, kept his global role, but encountered opaque local systems that felt…
From H-1B to Corner Office: Five Indian-Origin Tech CEOs
Five Indian-origin CEOs used H-1B visas as entry points to U.S. tech careers. The H-1B has an 85,000…
F-1 OPT Student Stuck in SEVIS Termination After H-1B Withdrawal Delay
An F-1 OPT student with pending STEM extension faced SEVIS termination on October 1 after delayed USCIS confirmation…
Germany’s Immigration Reform: EU Blue Card Changes and Residency Path
Germany’s reforms expand skilled migration by lowering EU Blue Card thresholds, widening shortage occupations, and adding a points-based…
Canada 395k vs US Backlogs: 2025 Immigration Race Update
In 2025 Canada prioritizes a points-based, predictable immigration model aiming for 395,000 PRs and faster in-country transitions. The…
Indian Student Arrivals in U.S. Fall 44% in August 2025
Indian student arrivals fell 44% in August 2025 to 41,540, with June–August totals at 63,112. Tighter visa enforcement,…
Columbia Expands Support for International Students Amid Visa Crackdown
After thousands of visa revocations in 2025 and proposals to end duration of status, Columbia expanded legal aid,…