UPenn issues new SEVIS termination guidelines for international students
UPenn revised its guidance after a surge in SEVIS terminations and visa revocations in 2025. Students losing SEVIS…
H-1B Visa Rules for Skilled Workers and Employers
The H-1B visa program shifts to wage-weighted selection and adds a $100k fee for overseas hires, prioritizing high-salary…
Immigrant visas vs nonimmigrant visas: Key differences explained
Immigrant visas enable permanent U.S. residency, while nonimmigrant visas allow temporary stays for work, study, or tourism. Each…
Which countries offer visa-free entry to diplomatic passport holders?
Visa-free entry policies let diplomatic passport holders quickly access many countries for official purposes. Terms—including passport type and…
What Happens When SEVIS Terminates Your Record? F-1 Visa Risks and Reinstatement
A 2026 guide for F-1 students on SEVIS termination risks, the 5-month reinstatement window, and differences between status…
US lawmakers propose guest worker visa exemption for seafood industry
US lawmakers, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, introduced the Save Our Seafood Act to exempt seafood processing workers from…
Horse-racing industry depends on immigrant workers through H-2B visas
The horse-racing industry in the U.S. relies mainly on immigrant workers using the H-2B temporary visa. Due to…
Australia denies ban on visa applications from Indian students
Australia has no country-wide ban on student visas for Indians despite rumors. Only certain universities placed temporary restrictions…
Trump administration seeks biometrics from H-1B visa holders
The Trump administration’s 2025 policy requires many H-1B visa holders to provide home addresses and biometrics. Unexplained RFEs…
Can F-1 Students Travel Abroad and Re-Enter the U.S. During Summer Break?
Essential 2026 F-1 visa summer travel guide: required documents, I-20 signatures, 5-month rule limits, and tips for navigating…
Fordham University forms Immigration Task Force after visa cancellations
Fordham University’s international students were hit with abrupt visa cancellations in April 2025 due to “prudential visa revocation.”…
How US hotels rely on the H-2B visa program for seasonal labor
US hotels depend on the H-2B visa program to hire foreign workers for seasonal labor shortages. Despite complex…
U.S. Religious Worker Visa Rules: Current Limits and Delays
DHS cuts R-1 visa wait times for religious workers, but massive EB-4 backlogs continue to delay permanent residency…
Australian universities restrict Indian students from six states over visa fraud
Visa fraud concerns prompt several Australian universities to restrict or intensify scrutiny for students from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar…