US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment…
H-1B 2025 Preparation for Employers: Start in December
Prepare now for H-1B Registration 2025: registrations run March 7–24, 2025, costing US$215 each. Because selection uses a…
USCIS Holds and Reviews Pending Asylum and Benefit Applications
PM-602-0192 directs USCIS to pause all I-589 asylum adjudications and hold pending benefits for nationals of 19 high-risk…
Project Firewall Intensifies H-1B Oversight: What Employers Should Know
Launched September 2025, Project Firewall lets the DOL open proactive H‑1B investigations without complaints. About 200 reviews target…
Switching Jobs on OPT: Essential Rules for F-1 Students in 2025
You can change employers during OPT or STEM OPT, but must report changes to your DSO within 10…
Late Spring 2025 Admissions: Rolling Options for Intl Students
Late Spring 2025 and rolling admissions let international students start in January 2026. Shortlist programs, verify spring availability,…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents.…
Spring 2025 U.S. Intake: Essential Visa, Travel, and Campus Prep Guide
For Spring 2025 F-1 students: confirm a signed I-20 Form (Original), pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, secure your…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy.…
PAUSE Act Advances: Freeze on H-1B, OPT and All U.S. Immigration
H.R. 6225, the PAUSE Act, would impose an open‑ended freeze on most immigration, terminate H‑1B, cancel OPT, and…
H-1B 7th Year Extension: How an Approved I-140 Saves Your Career
H-1B holders facing six-year limits can rely on AC21: one-year extensions if PERM/I-140 pending ≥365 days, and three-year…
Canada PR on H-1B: Master Express Entry with CRS and ITA
Express Entry is the primary route for H-1B holders seeking Canadian PR, with a specialized accelerated pathway expected…