Why did American officials illegally cancel the visa of a Russian-born Harvard scholar at the airport?

Russian-born Harvard University researcher Ksenia Petrova was illegally stopped by Customs and Border Protection at Boston’s Logan International Airport (Credit: AP) A United States district court recently ruled that Customs and Border Protection at Boston Logan International Airport illegally revoked the visa of Russian-born Harvard University researcher Ksenia Petrova.Judge Christina Reiss said the agency exceeded…

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H-2B visa cap reaches 2026: What it means for seasonal jobs and US employers

USCIS closes H-2B visa applications for 2026 amid seasonal worker shortage US Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed that the statutory cap for H-2B work visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026 has been reached. The program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary, non-agricultural roles when the domestic labor supply…

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Study Abroad in NZ: Visa Length Linked to Eligibility Level and Course Duration, Everything You Need to Know

New Zealand’s PSW visa rules specify the post-study work period for international students. (Getty Images) New Zealand allows international students to stay and work in the country after completing their studies through a post-study work visa. The duration can vary from one qualification to another, going up to three years. This policy creates a direct…

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A US bill to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers brings hope for international educators.

The new H-1B visa bill could expand U.S. education opportunities for international teachers. A new legislative proposal in the United States could open the door to international teachers—including many from India—by reducing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The goal of the initiative is to help school districts struggling with…

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New H-1B visa rules put international teachers at risk: What you need to know about the impact on US classrooms.

How new H-1B fees could disrupt international teacher recruitment in US schools (AI Image) Rural and under-resourced school districts in the United States may face major staffing challenges as changes to the federal H-1B visa program increase costs and create uncertainty for hiring international teachers. According to Newsweek, experts have warned that districts are already…

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