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Metaview AI Founder Shrugs Off $100K H-1B Fee

London-born tech entrepreneur Shahriar Tajbakhsh is sending a message few in the U.S. tech industry are willing to voice publicly amid rising political pressure: world-class talent is worth any price.…

admin December 7, 2025

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USCIS Cuts EAD Validity to 18 Months From Dec 2025

In a major policy reversal, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant reduction in the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), cutting the maximum duration…

admin December 5, 2025

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USCIS Halts All Asylum Applications in Unprecedented Nationwide Freeze

In a sweeping and unprecedented move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a directive mandating a complete halt on the processing of all asylum applications, marking what…

admin December 4, 2025

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US Visa Policy Expanded: Chronic Health Conditions Could Lead to Denial

Foreigners applying for U.S. visas may now face denial if they suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, under a new directive issued by the Trump administration.…

Admin November 7, 2025

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Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee

A coalition of unions, employers, and religious organizations has filed a federal lawsuit in San Francisco challenging President Donald Trump’s order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. Filed…

Admin October 4, 2025

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Tom Cotton Backs Trump’s H-1B Reform, Launch of Project Firewall

US Senator Tom Cotton on Friday voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s initiative to reform the H-1B visa program, announcing plans to introduce legislation aimed at prioritizing American workers.…

Admin September 27, 2025

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US EB-3, EW Green Card Categories Hit Annual Cap for FY 2025

The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that the EB-3 and EW (Other Workers) employment-based green card categories have reached their…

admin September 10, 2025

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US Plans Merit-Based H-1B Visa Selection by Salary

The United States is tightening regulations around visa issuance, with potential changes on the horizon for the H-1B work visa system. The U.S. government is considering replacing the current random…

Admin July 20, 2025

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ICE Cracks Down on OPT Students Over Missing Employer Info

A growing number of international students in the United States—particularly those participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program—are receiving strict notices from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over…

admin May 28, 2025

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US Tightens Immigration Rules: Visa Violations Now Risk Immediate Deportation

The United States has intensified its immigration enforcement, issuing a strong warning to both undocumented and legal immigrants to strictly adhere to visa regulations and U.S. laws, or face deportation…

Admin May 17, 2025

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H-1B Registrations Hit Four-Year Low Amid Policy Reforms and Higher Fees

The number of eligible registrations for the H-1B visa lottery fell significantly to approximately 343,981 for the FY2026 cap season, marking a 26.5% decline from the 470,342 entries recorded in…

admin May 15, 2025

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Heightened Scrutiny on Green Card Holders Under Trump Policies

Recent reports indicate a significant increase in scrutiny faced by Green Card holders at U.S. airports under the immigration policies implemented during Donald Trump’s presidency. Instances of strip searches, detentions,…

admin March 18, 2025