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US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in 2024; Romania and Argentina faced reversals in 2025. Apply at…
Infosys: Majority of U.S. Workforce Local as Sponsorship Drops
Infosys says over 60% of its U.S. staff are local hires, making visa sponsorship the exception. The shift…
Harvard’s $113M Deficit: Impacts on International Students, Immigration
Harvard’s $113 million fiscal 2025 deficit, amid a 12% endowment gain, reflects funding and cost pressures. Analysts warn…
OPT Under Fire: Indian Students Face Uncertainty Over Jobs and Status
A proposed $100,000 H‑1B fee, tougher DHS rules, and stepped-up enforcement are making OPT-to-H‑1B transitions riskier for Indian…
Enacted and Proposed U.S. Visa Fees for 2026: What Changes Lie Ahead
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from…
H-1B Portability in 2025–2026: How to Change Employers
Under AC21, H-1B holders can start with a new employer when a nonfrivolous I-129 is filed and receipted,…
US Falls Off World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports for First Time
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. 12th in October 2025 with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Brazil…
US Chamber Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Fee
The Chamber sued on October 16, 2025 to block a $100,000 H-1B fee, arguing it violates federal law…
Shutdown Pressures U.S. Air Travel; Oregon Flights Remain Stable
The October 1, 2025 government shutdown is straining U.S. aviation as unpaid controllers and TSA staff create staffing…
United UA2242 Diverted to Salt Lake City After Cracked Windshield
Flight UA2242 diverted to Salt Lake City on October 15, 2025 after a cockpit windshield crack; the Boeing…