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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 many visa holders unable to secure mortgages or meet tight 60‑day visa…
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…
Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration
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…