Walmart Pauses H-1B Offers Over $100,000 Visa Fee Rule
Walmart paused new corporate offers that would require the $100,000 H-1B filing fee effective September 21, 2025. The…
How to Pay the $100,000 H-1B Restriction Removal Via Pay.gov
Use the official pay.gov H-1B VISA PAYMENT TO REMOVE RESTRICTION FORM to submit a $100,000 payment. Ensure all…
OHSU Pauses Foreign-Born Student Recruitment Amid Visa Barriers
Effective October 21, 2025, OHSU paused recruiting foreign-born students after a presidential proclamation added a $100,000 fee for…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules Ahead of Oct 2025
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Business Manager visa demands ¥30 million minimum capital, one full-time local-eligible employee, management…
Thousands Forced to Seek Study Abroad as U.S. Visa Policies Tighten
June 2025 policy changes introduced mandatory social media reviews and suspended Harvard student entries on F, M, and…
Top Australian Universities for International Students: Study, Work, PR
The guide ranks Australia’s top universities for international students and explains the study-to-PR path: Subclass 500 study, Subclass…
From F-1 to H-1B: Navigating U.S. Work Visas under Trump’s Reforms
New H-1B rules add a US$100,000 fee for petitions after September 21, 2025, and weight lottery selection by…
Subclass 189 Visa in Australia: Eligibility, Points, Application Steps
Subclass 189 offers permanent residency via a points-tested system without employer sponsorship. Key requirements: under 45 at invitation,…
Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?
Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189.…
USCIS gives calcification on H-1B $100k fee rule: Who pays and Who don’t
Effective Sept 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, certain H-1B petitions require a $100,000 payment or DHS exception.…
H-1B Fee Jump to $100K Likely to Drive Global Team Hiring
A one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed from September 21, 2025, plus higher prevailing wages and…
UK Skilled Worker Visa: English at B2 CEFR by January 8, 2026
From January 8, 2026 the UK raises English requirements to CEFR B2 for new Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and…
November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Country-by-Country Quick-Scan vs October
November 2025 shows stability for India in the Visa Bulletin: F2B advances nine days to 01DEC16 while employment-based…
India Employment-Based Green Card Outlook: November 2025 vs October 2025
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin for India shows no cutoff movement across employment categories. Filing windows depend on…