UAE to Suspend Tourist and Work Visas from Nine Countries in 2026
Media reports and an internal circular indicate the UAE has paused new tourist and work visas for nine…
U.S. Banks Expand India GCC Footprint as $100,000 H-1B Fee Bites
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed abroad is driving U.S. banks to expand…
H-1B Reforms Prioritize Wages; Cupertino, SF Top Earnings
DHS proposed a wage-weighted H-1B selection on Sept 24, 2025, giving more entries to higher wage levels (Level…
Amazon Leads H-1B Approvals Through June 2025, TCS and Others Trail
Through June 2025, Amazon led H-1B approvals with 10,044 petitions; TCS, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple also ranked high.…
Which Is Easier for Indians: Digital Nomad or Work Visa?
Digital nomad visas are often quicker for Indian remote workers because they skip employer sponsorship and require income…
UAE Visa Applications Now Require Passport External Cover Page
From September 2025, UAE visa applications must include a clear image of the passport’s cover plus the data…
Green Card Travel Rules: Re-entry Permits and Absence Limits
Permanent residents can travel but must preserve U.S. ties and intent. Absences of 6–12 months often lead to…
JPMorgan Warns: $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Slash Approvals by 5,500
A September 2025 executive order instituted a $100,000 fee on most new consular H-1B petitions, effective Sept 21…
Lost Passport Abroad? Essential Steps and Replacement Timelines
Immediately file a police report and contact your embassy after losing a passport abroad. Emergency documents can be…
Microsoft 2025 H-1B Salaries: Strong Base Pay Across Roles
Microsoft’s 2025 H-1B filings show high base pay for technical and product roles—up to $284,000 in Redmond and…
Bengaluru IBM Engineer Secures O-1 Visa After Three H-1B Rejections
After three H-1B lottery losses, AI professional Tanush Sharanarthi used documented achievements to secure an O-1 visa in…
Canada 2025: Fewer visas and higher living costs reshape plans
In 2025 Canada tightens immigration: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000, provinces cut nominee slots, and students face…
CA, NY, MA Most Vulnerable to International Enrollment Decline
Brookings finds California, New York, and Massachusetts most exposed to declines in international student enrollment. International students added…
Base-Heavy Salaries and Lean Perks: Indian H-1B Pay in the U.S.
Compensation for many Indian H-1B IT workers centers on base salary (70%–90%), typically $65,000–$90,000, with allowances (5%–20%) and…