In a bid to strengthen the integrity of the H-1B registration process and mitigate the risks of fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a final rule for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) H-1B visa. The main focus of this rule is to implement a beneficiary-centric selection process, ensuring fairness and … Read more
Facing intense scrutiny following an incident in which a door plug blew out on a 737 Max over Oregon, Boeing announced on Monday that it is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial to certify a new model of the plane. Last year, the company sought permission from federal regulators to commence deliveries of … Read more
Ethiopia’s Imperial Palace, a century-old complex that has long been shrouded in secrecy, has now opened its doors to the public. Previously accessible only to the country’s leaders and their guards, the 40-acre compound overlooking Addis Ababa has undergone a $170 million renovation, transforming a section into a 15-acre park known as Unity Park. The … Read more
Canada has recently announced a significant policy shift by imposing a two-year cap on the intake of international students. This move comes as a response to growing concerns about the integrity of the international student system, particularly addressing issues related to certain institutions exploiting increased student numbers for financial gains. Under the new policy, Canada … Read more
Australia has officially decided to terminate its ‘golden visa’ program, formally known as the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program, which was tailored for wealthy foreign investors, granting them the opportunity to reside in the country. The decision to end the program is attributed to its perceived “poor economic outcomes,” and Australia is now pivoting towards … Read more