Aparna Dave: 2025 H-1B Reforms Are Light Over Darkness
The 2025 H-1B overhaul prioritizes U.S. master’s and PhD holders, adds a $100,000 one-time petition fee (effective Sept…
DOL Resumes H-1B LCAs and PERM Processing Amid Backlog
FLAG returned October 31, 2025 after a month‑long outage. Filing for H‑1B LCAs and PERM resumes, but large…
USA HIRE Act 2025: What It Means for Outsourcing and India
Sen. Bernie Moreno’s USA HIRE Act would apply a 25% excise tax and ban deductions on outsourcing payments,…
H-1B to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Employer-Sponsored Path
PERM processing now averages about 499 days (April 2025), stretching H-1B-to-Green-Card timelines. Employers start PERM earlier to preserve…
Common OPT/CPT Mistakes That Risk F-1 Status and How to Avoid
Working before the EAD start date or not reporting employment can trigger SEVIS termination. CPT is school-approved; OPT…
New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025
New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering…
UK Launches Young Professionals Scheme for Indians Aged 18–30
The UK’s July 22–24, 2025 ballot offers remaining slots in the India Young Professionals Scheme for degree-holding Indian…
Ending EAD Extensions: Refugees and Asylees Face Work Gaps
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends automatic EAD extensions for refugees and asylees; filings before October 30 retain…
What to Do When Your EAD Expires Before Your Renewal Is Approved (2026)
EAD renewals filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025 get no automatic extension, a rule DHS made permanent…
What Amazon’s Layoffs Mean for Global Mobility, Visas, and Talent
Amazon’s restructuring shrinking 14,000 corporate roles tightens visa-sponsored job supply, risking status for H-1B and OPT workers. Students…
U.S. Tax Implications for Indian Startup Equity Abroad
India’s Clause 72(6) allows NRIs to compute unlisted-share capital gains in the original foreign currency, reducing rupee-related Indian…
Canada Unveils 2025 Immigration Plan to Attract Skilled Workers
Canada’s 2025 plan caps permanent residents at 395,000 and targets skilled tech, science, and innovation workers. It promises…
Unions Urge Permanent Immigration Pathway for Canada’s Food Sector
With the Agri‑Food Pilot closed, CMC and UFCW Canada seek a permanent, sector‑specific immigration pathway to secure permanent…
Canada’s Immigration Overhaul Aims to Attract Skilled Talent and Boost Innovation
The 2025–2027 plan lowers Canada’s permanent resident targets to stabilize growth and prioritizes skilled economic immigrants in health,…