Burnout, Visa Limits, and a Fresh Start: Why He Moved to Canada
A senior ML engineer quit a coveted U.S. job and near‑complete EB‑2 PERM green card due to burnout…
Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four…
US Green Card Registrations Reopen Oct 1, 2025 for EB-1 to EB-5
Fiscal-year visa caps reset October 1, 2025, reopening EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 filings. Approvals require priority dates…
Australia’s Transparent Points System Contrasts with U.S. H-1B Lottery Uncertainty
Australia’s transparent points-based system (minimum 65 points) offers clearer routes to permanent residency. The U.S. H-1B lottery (85,000…
Remote-First Hiring Won’t Replace H-1B Visas: A Hybrid Future
Tech companies favor remote‑first hiring to avoid H‑1B lottery delays and costs, using sponsorship selectively for onsite, security‑sensitive,…
Citigroup Shifts 1,000 Tech Jobs to India Amid China Cuts
Citigroup will shift about 1,000 tech roles to India in 2025 as a $100,000 H-1B fee (effective Sept…
Barclays: H-1B Fee Hike Likely Keeps Remittance Under $5B
Barclays expects India’s remittances to hold up despite U.S. H-1B changes—one-time $100,000 fee and wage-based selection—estimating losses under…
From Student Visa to EU Blue Card: Indians in Germany
Germany allows graduates up to 18 months post‑study to find a job and switch to a work permit…
Mayur P Quits Apple to Pursue Entrepreneurship and Uncertainty
Mayur P quit Apple after more than four years in September 2025 to found a startup. His LinkedIn…
H-1B Fee Hike Pushes Indians Homeward, VDart CEO Says
A steep rise in H-1B visa fees—potentially a USD 100,000 annual charge—is pushing firms to staff more roles…
From IIT Mechanical to Microsoft: A Lesson in Persistence and Trust
IIT alumna Shivanjali Verma moved from Mechanical Engineering to a Microsoft software role via self-study and internships in…
Farid Warns: CS Graduates Face Tougher Job Market Amid AI Shift
Hany Farid says tech hiring has tightened: AI and restructuring reduce generalist roles while boosting specialist demand. International…
Accenture Lays Off 11k+ Staff: 5 Hard Lessons for White-Collar Pros
Accenture cut over 11,000 jobs while prioritizing AI roles; CEO Julie Sweet said reskilling won’t work for many.…
Gold Card Surge: H-1B Fee Hike Drives U.S. Residency Interest
The Gold Card, announced Sept 19, 2025, grants expedited residency for $1 million individuals or $2 million corporate…