The Trump Administration is reportedly considering a proposal that would impose a $100,000 fee on international students seeking to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program after graduating from a U.S. university. If implemented, the proposal could significantly increase the cost of obtaining post-graduation work authorization. The proposal remains under review at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and no final decision has been announced. This come

In 2025, New York City real estate continued to demonstrate durability amid a shifting macroeconomic environment. While elevated interest rates, tighter capital markets, and affordability pressures moderated short-term transaction activity, core fundamentals remained intact. Constrained housing supply, sustained rental demand, and New York’s role as a global economic center continued to support long-term investment value. Within this landscape, Long Island City (LIC) stands o

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, while in her final days of office, has introduced Bill H.R. 6937 to aggressively phase out the H-1B visa. At this time, the text summarizing the bill has not been released on Congress.gov . The Bill is titled “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the H-1B program, and for other purposes.” It was introduced on January 2, 2026, to the House Judiciary, House Energy and Commerce, and House Ways and Means Comm