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H1-B Visa Backlog Hurts Semiconductor Industry Growth
The booming U.S. semiconductor industry, driven by the CHIPS Act, faces a severe talent shortage. The H1-B visa backlog exacerbates this issue, limiting the ability to fill tens of thousands…
Toronto Population Growth Surpasses Major U.S. Cities
From July 2022 to July 2023, Toronto led North America in population growth, growing by 221,588 people, driven…
103 Foreigners Detained in Bali Raid for Suspected Cybercrime
Indonesian authorities detained 103 foreigners in Bali, including Taiwanese, Chinese, and Malaysians, for visa misuse and potential cybercrimes.…
DACA Waivers: New Relief Options for Dreamers
The Biden administration’s DACA waivers could help Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, secure employment.…
Telugu Population in US Surges to 1.23 Million
The Telugu-speaking population in the US grew from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, concentrated in…
Alberta Immigration: Express Entry Draws Target Healthcare Professionals
Alberta conducted two recent Express Entry draws targeting healthcare professionals, inviting 172 candidates under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway…
UK Election: Impact on Immigration and Visa Policies
The UK election on July 4th may affect immigration policies. Both main parties aim to cut net migration,…
Germany Opportunity Card: Simplified Employment for International Students
The Germany Opportunity Card, effective June 1, 2024, simplifies the immigration process for skilled non-EU professionals, benefiting international…
Indian International Student Deported for Faking Way into University And Posting It On Reddit
Aryan Anand, an international student, faked documents to gain a full scholarship at Lehigh University. His scheme was…
Canada Halts Post-Graduate Work Permits at Border
Canada has halted issuing post-graduate work permits at ports of entry to reduce flagpoling and allow border officers…