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OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.
Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from people who already used OPT and now hold approved H‑1B visas. OPT…
OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students
A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S.…
2026 EB Green Card Outlook: Slow Progress and Regional Backlogs
Employment-based green card timelines in 2026 remain constrained: EB-2 India faces the worst delays and retrogression risk, EB-1…
Leading U.S. Visa Sponsors for 2026: Amazon, Microsoft, Google
Top tech and consulting firms remain primary H‑1B sponsors for 2026, led by Amazon’s 12,439 FY2025 approvals. Focus…
H-4 EAD in 2026: Processing Times, Delays, and What Improves
H-4 EADs are still available in 2026 but processing is slower and less predictable. Eligibility requires H-4 status…
Rural North Carolina Nephrologist Stuck by New $100k H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 surcharge on certain H‑1B filings stranded nephrologist Vijaya Chelikani in Hyderabad, imperiling kidney care for…
America First, Jobs Last: The 2025 H-1B Crackdown That Backfired
POLICY ANALYSIS DECEMBER 2025 The Great Decoupling The 2025 Labor Paradox, H-1B Protectionism, and the Strategic Exodus to…
Ontario 2026 Labour Reforms Remove Canadian Experience Barrier for Newcomers
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Ontario bars employers with 25+ staff from demanding Canadian work experience in ads and…
US Enrollment in a New Era: Education Meets Employability
In Spring 2025 U.S. enrollment hit 18.4 million, driven by older learners. Universities emphasize employability through skills-first degrees…
Working Remotely for a U.S. Employer Abroad: F-1 Rules and Legal Risks
CPT and OPT only cover work done inside the United States. Remote work for U.S. employers while abroad…