State Department Expands Social Media Screening to H-1B/H-4 Applicants A new December 15, 2025, policy change by the U.S. State Department is expected to complicate international travel plans for thousands …
Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald
Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald
Anantha Paruthipattu, ESQ. is an experienced immigration attorney and the founder of Paruthipattu Law Firm in Herndon, Virginia. He specializes in employment-based immigration, including H-1B, L-1, and green card processes, and advises on compliance issues like I-9 and LCA audits. Using his big law firm experience, he delivers personalized and creative immigration solutions.
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee …
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Legal Perspective: SEVIS Terminations Leave International Students in Limbo and Searching for Practical Solutions
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readFueling fear among international students are reports of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) terminations following their U.S. visa revocations. A SEVIS termination leaves the student without a status. …