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H-1B Will "Look Very Different" in 365 Days: What the Labor Department Watchdog Pointed Out, and Why Genuine Talent Can Stay Ahead

Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito says the foreign labor visa program will look very different a year from now. What he said, what has already changed, and why the shift rewards genuine talent and strong evidence.

Ramprasad Ohnu · Sep 29, 2026Read article

AnalysisDec 26, 2025

Scholarly Articles - Detailed Notes for Understanding and Presenting Them

Podcast Episode 15 A scholarly article is a formally written work that contributes knowledge to a specific field.

Ramprasad Ohnu

ApplicantsDec 25, 2025

Why IEEE Senior Member Is Sometimes Considered Weaker Evidence

Podcast Episode 14 Many candidates are surprised when they hear that IEEE Senior Member status is sometimes treated as weaker evidence.

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ApplicantsDec 24, 2025

Applicant’s Clarity. Attorney’s Certainty.

A Story With Real-World Echoes When I first started exploring Extraordinary Ability success stories, I read examples that seemed almost too good to be true.

Ramprasad Ohnu

AnalysisDec 23, 2025

What Self-Petition Really Means

Dow we need Attorney? It creates confusion, especially for self-petition cases.

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AnalysisDec 22, 2025

Final Merit Determination

Podcast Episode 16 Merit is not a claim. It is the result of sustained work, real impact, and independent recognition over time.

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ApplicantsDec 22, 2025

Tips and Tricks for EB1A Before Watching Our Videos

Podcast Episode 0 Watching our EB1A podcast videos can be useful, but only if you watch them with the right mindset.

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