Project Firewall: What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know Now
Project Firewall, announced September 19, 2025, empowers the DOL to aggressively investigate H-1B abuse. A presidential proclamation adds…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employees Must Do Next
A $100,000 annual H-1B fee takes effect September 21, 2025, covering new petitions, renewals, and transfers. Employers advise…
Current H-1B Fee Structure and Proposed Changes for Workers
New H-1B visa fees now exceed $100,000 for hires from abroad, creating a massive financial gap between local…
DHS to Restrict H-1B Petitions Abroad Without $100,000 Payment
DHS will restrict H-1B decisions for workers abroad unless sponsors make a $100,000 payment, effective September 19, 2025.…
OPT Under Fire: Lawmakers Move to Eliminate Post-Study Work
OPT and the STEM OPT extension remain active but face possible termination through legislation and tighter oversight. In…
5.3 Million Short by 2032, Confidence in College Falls
By 2032 the U.S. may lack 5.3 million postsecondary-educated workers, including 4.5 million bachelor’s-level roles. Shortages concentrate in…
Microsoft Requires 3 In-Office Days per Week for Near-Redmond Staff
Starting February 2026, Microsoft will require Redmond-area employees (within 50 miles) to be in-office three days weekly. Exceptions…
Singapore’s NTU, NUS, SMU: Smart ROI for Indian Students
NTU, NUS and SMU are attracting more Indian students in 2025 due to full or near-full scholarships, strong…
Australia Keeps 185,000 Migration Cap with Talent & Innovation Visa
Australia sets a 185,000 cap for 2025–26, allocating 132,200 places to skilled migration and creating a 4,300-place Talent…
Over 1.1 Million Foreign-Born Workers Laid Off Since January 2025
NFAP reports more than 1.1 million foreign-born workers left U.S. jobs since January 2025, peaking at 1.5 million…
Canada’s August 2025: 66,000 Jobs Lost, Unemployment at 7.1%
August 2025 saw Canada lose 66,000 jobs and unemployment rise to 7.1%. TFWP reforms sharply reduced low-wage permits,…
California Nurses Call for Protection as ICE Enters Hospitals
Visible ICE enforcement in hospitals, including a six-day presence at Glendale Memorial, has disrupted care. SB 81 seeks…
Canada Student Visa Rejections in 2025: What Indian Applicants Must Know
IRCC refusal rates for Indian student visas surged to about 80% in 2025 due to stricter proof-of-funds (around…
UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa for 55+ Eligibility and Dubai Variant
In 2025 the UAE launched a five-year renewable retirement visa for expatriates 55+, requiring 15 years’ work experience…