From $470 to $70,000: The New OPT Rule Shakes More Than Wallets — It Undermines the Certainty of Studying Abroad
On Oct 7, DHS unveiled proposed rules mandating universities pay $70,000 for each F‑1 student applying for post‑grad OPT, plus $30,000 for STEM OPT extension, capping at $100,000 for students using both pre‑ and post‑graduation OPT.
Microsoft Faces Major Headaches
On October 8, the U.S. government abruptly announced it would suspend PERM permanent labor certification applications submitted by Microsoft, Adobe and multiple large IT service firms.
Public Comment Period Concludes for Proposed $103,000 H‑1B Visa Fee; Major U.S. Tech Giants Voice Collective Opposition
TechNet, the industry association representing Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, as well as leading AI firms including OpenAI and Anthropic, submitted an official opposition letter by the public comment deadline, urging the government to withdraw the proposed rule.
Breaking! US judge blocks Trump’s restrictions on visa duration for foreign students and journalists
BREAKING NEWS! One day before the strict new U.S. visa rules were set to take effect, a federal court has stepped in with an emergency ruling to fully block these restrictive policies targeting international students, visiting scholars and foreign journalists.
From $470 to $70,000: The New OPT Rule Shakes More Than Wallets — It Undermines the Certainty of Studying Abroad
On Oct 7, DHS unveiled proposed rules mandating universities pay $70,000 for each F‑1 student applying for post‑grad OPT, plus $30,000 for STEM OPT extension, capping at $100,000 for students using both pre‑ and post‑graduation OPT.
Read More >>Microsoft Faces Major Headaches
On October 8, the U.S. government abruptly announced it would suspend PERM permanent labor certification applications submitted by Microsoft, Adobe and multiple large IT service firms.
Read More >>Public Comment Period Concludes for Proposed $103,000 H‑1B Visa Fee; Major U.S. Tech Giants Voice Collective Opposition
TechNet, the industry association representing Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, as well as leading AI firms including OpenAI and Anthropic, submitted an official opposition letter by the public comment deadline, urging the government to withdraw the proposed rule.
Read More >>Breaking! US judge blocks Trump’s restrictions on visa duration for foreign students and journalists
BREAKING NEWS! One day before the strict new U.S. visa rules were set to take effect, a federal court has stepped in with an emergency ruling to fully block these restrictive policies targeting international students, visiting scholars and foreign journalists.
Read More >>Apple’s New CEO Makes His First Big Move: Foldable iPhone Duo Goes Viral! 2027 Campus Recruitment & Internships Open Early (Referrals Available)
Whether you want to work on underlying chip architecture, foldable hardware innovation, or dive into machine learning and commercial deployment, now is the perfect time to join! I’ve compiled Apple’s full list of open roles into a real-time updated fall recruitment summary for quick browsing and targeted applications.
Read More >>Uproar! Eight Universities Jointly Sue Over New F1 Rules. Will U.S. International Students Turn the Tide?
A few days ago, a plaintiff coalition consisting of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, American Federation of Teachers, UAW, and eight top universities filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new D/S rule, formally submitting a motion for a preliminary injunction.
Read More >>Proposed H‑1B Visa Fee Hike to $103,000: Another Major Shift in U.S. Immigration Policy
当地时间2026年8月24日，美国国土安全部DHS正式对外公布全新法规提案，计划对受配额限制的H‑1B工作签证新增103,265 美元的高额附加费。
Read More >>Breaking | Two Major U.S. Visa Policies Take Effect: The 47‑year‑old D/S Framework Is Repealed, and International Students Face a Maximum 4‑Year Stay Limit
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released the final visa rule and published it in the Federal Register. It will take full effect 60 days later, in mid‑September 2026.
Read More >>TikTok Shuts Down Nashville Office: Are There Truly No Safe Havens for Big‑Tech Support Roles?
During the same period, real‑estate platform Zillow laid off over 500 employees, while Etsy cut roughly 12% of its workforce. Upon seeing the news, many people’s first thought is: “Why are layoffs still happening? When will the tech winter finally end?”
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