USCIS has detailed its $100,000 visa fee, requiring payment via a new portal for applicants to proceed. Notably, existing visa holders like F-1 students and L-1 professionals are exempt from this surcharge when changing status to H-1B. Exceptions are extremely rare, requiring Homeland Security's discretion for national interest cases.
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USCIS has detailed its $100,000 visa fee, requiring payment via a new portal for applicants to proceed. Notably, existing visa holders like F-1 students and L-1 professionals are exempt from this surcharge when changing status to H-1B. Exceptions are extremely rare, requiring Homeland Security's discretion for national interest cases.
Pakistani teams received handshakes from opponents in hockey and cricket, a welcome sight amidst lingering tensions. Despite a dominant 93-run Test victory over South Africa, commentators used the moment to criticize India's past refusal to reciprocate sportsmanship, highlighting the ongoing impact of the Asia Cup controversy.
Apple is drastically cutting iPhone Air production due to weak global demand, reducing orders to near "end of production" levels. Despite this, overall iPhone 17 lineup sales remain strong, with increased orders for the standard and Pro models. China, however, shows a rare bright spot with the iPhone Air selling out quickly after its delayed launch.
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