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Burnout, Visa Limits, and a Fresh Start: Why He Moved to Canada
A senior ML engineer quit a coveted U.S. job and near‑complete EB‑2 PERM green card due to burnout and visa constraints, moving to Toronto for greater autonomy and better well‑being…
US Shutdown: Implications for Immigrants, Students, and Visa Holders
The October 1, 2025 shutdown (55–45 Senate vote) slows immigration adjudication. USCIS fee-based filings continue but DOL’s LCA…
US$100,000 H-1B Fee Not Applied to H-1B1 for Singaporeans
The U.S. Embassy says the US$100,000 H-1B fee does not apply to H-1B1 visas for Singapore and Chile.…
HKS Student Government Pledges International Support Amid Visa Anxiety
After a reported May 22, 2025 SEVP revocation later blocked in court, HKS—where 59% of students are international—saw…
Higher Ed Coalition Warns DHS Rule Could Erode U.S. Talent Pipeline
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with fixed admission periods usually capped at four…
US Green Card Registrations Reopen Oct 1, 2025 for EB-1 to EB-5
Fiscal-year visa caps reset October 1, 2025, reopening EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 filings. Approvals require priority dates…
U.S. Firms Move High-Value Work to India After $100K H-1B Fee
A $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025 is accelerating corporate shifts to…
Shutdown 2025: How Travel, Visa, and Immigration Can Be Affected
A possible shutdown on October 1, 2025 will likely let USCIS fee-funded adjudications continue, while DOL immigration systems…
Federal Workforce Shakeup Threatens Immigration and Travel Services
Historic federal staff reductions — over 100,000 resignations in one day and ~275,000 expected by Sept 30, 2025…
Germany’s Opportunity Card Could Shift US Tech Dominance
Germany’s Opportunity Card (from June 1, 2024) lets skilled non-EU workers stay up to 12 months to find…