December 19, 2025

TikTok Owner ByteDance Signs Deal to Sell Majority of US Business

ByteDance will sell most of its TikTok US business to investors including Oracle and Silver Lake. The deal ends US security concerns and will close by January 22.

December 19, 2025

H-1B Visa Holders Stuck Abroad Should Get Written Employer Approval for Remote Work: Attorney

Visa delays leave many H-1B workers stranded abroad. Attorney David Santiago advises getting written proof from employers for remote work. This helps during US re-entry amid long absences and visa appointment rescheduling to 2026.

December 18, 2025

Three Charged in Germany Over Greensill Bank Collapse Linked to GFG Loans

German prosecutors have charged three former officials of Greensill Bank for their part in the bank's 2021 collapse. The charges focus on loan misrepresentation and violations involving a €2.2bn refinancing tied to the Gupta Family Group's steel plants. The case highlights legal troubles continuing years after the bank’s dramatic failure.

December 18, 2025

Final US Pennies Fetch $16.76 Million in Record-Breaking Auction

The last US pennies made before production stopped sold for $16.76 million at auction. A rare set containing the final three cents went for $800,000, drawing huge public excitement.

December 18, 2025

US Visa Bulletin 2026: EB-1 India Green Card Wait Time Shortens by One Year

The US January 2026 visa bulletin brings relief to Indian EB-1 Green Card seekers with the final action date moving ahead nearly a year. Other employment categories also see progress, while family-based visas remain stalled.