Immigration Tips & Success Stories

If you are an international professional, the 2025 U.S. immigration landscape can be summarized in one word: Exclusivity. Gone are the days when a random lottery ticket or a general student visa guaranteed your American career. In the last 12 months, the U.S. government has systematically dismantled the "luck-based"  immigration model and replaced it with a rigorous " Merit and Security"  framework. From the $100,000 H-1B "Integrity Fee"  that effectively froze offshore hirin

Losing your job is stressful for anyone, but for H-1B visa holders, layoffs come with an extra layer of pressure. Once your employment ends, the 60-day grace period begins. That means you have only 60 days to find a solution that keeps you legally in the United States. If you’ve been laid off or want to prepare yourself, here is a simple, step-by-step backup plan for H-1B visa holders after layoffs  that is easy to follow, clear, and realistic. Backup Plan for H-1B Visa Holde

The H-1B Visa: Understanding the New $100,000 Fee and Its Implications The H-1B visa has been a primary route for skilled professionals to work in the United States. If you follow immigration news, you may have seen the headline, Trump added a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas . This fee changes the economics of hiring foreign talent and raises urgent questions about what this means for national and international talent. What is the New Fee for an H-1B Visa? The new fee for H-1

If you're looking to build your career in the United States, the H-1B visa might no longer be the best option for international professionals after its fee increases up to $100,000. Nevertheless, there is another work visa that is more flexible and does not depend on a lottery. This is the O-1 visa, a powerful alternative designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities.  In this article, we’ll break down the differences between the H-1B vs the O-1 visa to show how valua

Every year, thousands of talented professionals pin their hopes on the H-1B visa lottery , dreaming of a career in the U.S. However, with...

In Silicon Valley's competitive job market, layoffs can happen suddenly, leaving H1B visa  holders with limited time to act. After an H1B...