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US Reduces Refugee Work Permit Validity to 18 Months
Starting December 5, 2025, USCIS will cap work permits at 18 months for refugees, asylum seekers, and certain protected groups, increasing renewal frequency, fees, and backlog risks. Officials link the…
Post-Study Work Pathways 2025–26: U.S., Canada, UK, Australia Compared
Major study-to-work routes are stricter in 2025–26: no automatic PR. U.S. STEM OPT offers up to 36 months…
Canada’s PGWP Expiration Crisis: 31,610 Graduates at Risk by 2025
About 31,610 PGWP holders risk permit expiry by Dec. 31, 2025, amid tightened rules and reduced temporary admissions.…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment…
H-1B 2025 Preparation for Employers: Start in December
Prepare now for H-1B Registration 2025: registrations run March 7–24, 2025, costing US$215 each. Because selection uses a…
Project Firewall Intensifies H-1B Oversight: What Employers Should Know
Launched September 2025, Project Firewall lets the DOL open proactive H‑1B investigations without complaints. About 200 reviews target…
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…
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…
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…