Last Updated: May 2026 In the last year alone, I’ve heard the news at least 10 times. A close friend, a former colleague, a talented engineer I met at a meetup — all laid off. Every time I hear that someone’s position was “eliminated,” a cold shiver runs down my spine. I can’t help but […]
April 29, 2026 Legal immigration to the US is contracting — and fast. H-1B approvals are down over 40% year-over-year. Student visa applications have dropped more than 35%. Green card timelines are extending. This is happening right now, in April 2026. Here’s what’s actually changed this week and what it means for your timeline. The
Legal Immigration to U.S. Plunges: H-1B, Student Visas Collapse Under 2026 Policies Read More »
April 26, 2026 When the $100,000 H-1B fee made headlines in September 2025, panic spread fast — immigration forums exploded, Reddit went into meltdown mode, and LinkedIn filled with “H-1B is dead” posts. Having gone through the F-1 → OPT → H-1B path myself, I understand the anxiety. But the reality is far more nuanced
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April 2026 I arrived in the US in 2016 as an undergrad on an F-1 visa. Ten years later, in 2026, I got my green card. In between: a university transfer, a Master’s degree, OPT, STEM OPT, an H-1B lottery win, and an EB-2 green card process. Here’s my complete timeline — and everything I
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Published April 14, 2026 · Source: travel.state.gov The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2026. Below are the official Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for all preference categories, plus a month-over-month comparison with April 2026. Important: Visit uscis.gov/visabulletininfo to confirm whether USCIS has authorized use of the Dates
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Published March 18, 2026 · Source: travel.state.gov The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for April 2026. Below are the official Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for all preference categories, plus a month-over-month comparison with March 2026. Important: Visit uscis.gov/visabulletininfo to confirm whether USCIS has authorized use of the Dates
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