In a bold move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 21, 2025, imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions. The radical policy shift targets the highly utilized work visa program that is largely utilized by tech companies and multinational organizations. For international students and professionals, particularly those aiming at U.S. … Read more
The Trump administration, early in 2025, made sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid impacting numerous international programs and projects. The cuts had far-reaching implications in numerous countries and regions, including: Programs Cancelled: US Foreign Aid Cuts: Impact on Global Programs and International Relations Mozambique: $10 million voluntary medical male circumcision. Cambodia: $9.7 million to UC … Read more
Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is a United States federal holiday held on the third Monday of February each year. Presidents’ Day in 2025 falls on Monday, February 17. The holiday honors all U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington, the nation’s first president. It was created in 1885 to celebrate Washington’s birthday on February … Read more