Indian students launch UK council to tackle employer silence on jobs
INSEC formed in November 2025 to tackle rising job barriers for about 166,000 Indian students in the UK.…
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google Dominate H-1B Approvals in 2025
In fiscal 2025 U.S. tech giants dominated initial H-1B approvals: Amazon had 4,644 approvals and top firms prioritized…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
F-1 OPT at Risk Amid Amazon Job Delay and SEVIS Issues
Delays at major employers threaten F-1 OPT students limited to 60 unemployment days. An Amazon case with 57…
U.S. Net Immigration Plunge: Implications for Visas and Talent
Net migration dropped from nearly 2 million in 2024 to about 515,000 in 2025, tightening the labor supply.…
UK Proposes Stricter Benefits, Housing and Settlement Rules for Migrants
A consultation proposes that citizenship, not ILR, unlocks benefits and social housing. High earners may qualify in three…
ApplyBoard Trends: Students Reassess ROI as Job Markets Tighten
ApplyBoard’s Fall 2025 analysis shows students shifting toward ROI, affordability and career-focused programs. Canada’s study visas are projected…
Visa Crackdowns and the 17% Fall in US International Student Enrollments
A 17% drop in new international student admissions reflects tougher visa reviews, processing delays and uncertainty about post-study…
Why F-1, OPT, and H-1B Candidates Face Screening Before Skills
Automated hiring filters flag candidates who need sponsorship, excluding many F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and H-1B applicants before…
Amazon Layoffs and H-1B Claims: Implications for Visa Holders
Amazon’s 14,000 corporate layoffs and reports of simultaneous H-1B filings have driven scrutiny of visa use. Thousands of…
Roll Back Tariffs on India to Boost Skilled Worker Mobility
An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports…
Fishback Vows H-1B Removal from Florida State Government on Day One
James Fishback’s campaign vow to remove H-1B employees from Florida state jobs has alarmed public universities, hospitals, and…
Canada’s EMPP Faces Extreme Delays Amid Refugee Employment Backlog
Canada’s EMPP has reached its 2025 cap, causing a multi-year backlog. Processing delays stem from high demand, intake…
H-1B Shift Reframes Global Tech Hiring: Phase-Out and Specialization
Proposals from Greene and a Grassley–Durbin bill in 2025 could eliminate or tighten H‑1B rules; a $100,000 fee…