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ArticleOPT approvals rose 21% in 2024 with Amazon topping the list of employers; Indian students led STEM OPT participation as tech giants expanded hiring.
ArticleAn increasing number of wealthy Indian families are turning to the EB-5 investor visa to secure U.S. Green Cards amid tightening student and work visa rules and uncertainty over future immigration reforms.
ArticleUSCIS reveals that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for FY2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas, showing continued strong demand for H-1B visas despite tighter US scrutiny.
ArticleA proposed 5% US tax on outbound remittances could squeeze Indian-origin residents in America, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders, impacting families and the NRI-driven real estate market.
ArticleUnder the Double Contribution Convention Agreement (DCCA), Indian workers temporarily in the UK, and their employers, will be exempt from paying social security contributions for three years.
ArticleDespite holding permanent residency in countries under the US Visa Waiver Program, Indian passport holders must still apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa. Here’s why India remains excluded.
ArticleCanada votes today, and the result could reshape immigration, education, and work policies — with major consequences for Indian students, workers, and families.
BlogExplore the U.S. green card backlog crisis—how employment-based visas and the 7% per-country cap impact India and China, plus the urgent immigration reform proposals.
MediaAs H-1B visa holders face rising political backlash in the U.S., experts discuss India’s growing efforts to protect its professionals and the urgent need to reform America’s outdated visa system.
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