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The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
Paying thousands extra has become the only way forward for many US visa applicantsPremium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment autho...
Rajya Sabha Secretariat accepts Raghav Chadha & 6 other AAP MPs' request to merge with BJP, NDA crosses 140 markSeven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have officially merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move ...
Merger of AAP MPs with BJP before party's merger 'unconstitutional': Kapil SibalIndependent MP Kapil Sibal criticizes the BJP for unconstitutional actions, citing the merger of Aam Aadmi Party MPs. He questions the Rajy...
How priority dates and cross-chargeability affect your Green Card timelineIndian nationals working in the U.S. often face long waits for green cards due to visa quotas. A priority date determines one's place in li...
US updates Green Card requirements for professional athletesUSCIS has issued new guidance for immigrant visa petitions for professional athletes due to changes in the Department of Labor's labor cert...
Green card process: Why I-140 approval alone does not grant US residencyAn approved I-140 petition is a crucial step toward a green card, establishing eligibility and securing a priority date. However, it doesn'...
Einstein Visa: Your 'extraordinary' skills may be the fastest way into the United StatesThe EB-1 visa, also known as the "Einstein Visa," offers a pathway to permanent residency for individuals with extraordinary abilities, out...
Applying for a Green Card? What you need to know about Form I-140Form I-140 is essential for foreign workers seeking a green card through employment in the US. It establishes the worker’s eligibility and ...
Find a job or return to home country? An H-1B visa holder's guide if they lose their job in the USLayoffs at tech firms raise worries among foreign workers like H-1B visa holders about status in the U.S. Most non-immigrant workers get a ...
US immigration application fees set to surge in 2024: Everything you need to knowBeginning February 26, 2024, there will be an increase in premium processing fees for various U.S. immigration applications. Additionally, ...
New ‘compelling circumstances’ option for US visa a relief for many Indians facing job lossesThis temporary employment authorisation will be available to certain non-immigrants, who are the beneficiaries of approved employment-based...
Now Indians likely to face green card delays even for the fast track EB-1 categoryWhile the EB-1 has three sub-categories, most Indians qualify under the third one, EB-1C, which is used by multinational companies for thei...
US expands premium processing of various visa and green card categoriesThis will be in addition to all previously filed Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and manager classification, or E...
US likely to hike H-1B visa fees to fund immigration agencyThe United States may increase fees for certain visa categories to better manage immigration operations and deal with the global backlog in...
US likely to hike H-1B visa fees to fund immigration agencyIf approved, the move will likely result in a substantial rise in filing fees for H-1B visas, impacting both American and Indian technology...
Green card wait time likely to remain high for Indian applicantsAlmost all of these are applicants under the EB2 and EB3 (for professionals and skilled workers) categories, used by tech cos to sponsor vi...
Indian applicants rush to downgrade applications for path to faster green cardThe downgrade petition comes with its own risks as preference is given to applicants under higher categories, but many are willing to take ...
USCIS to resume premium processing for H-1B visasOn March 20th, the USCIS had announced that it a temporary suspension of premium processing for Form I-129 and I-140 petitions because of c...
Spouses of H-1B visa holders to get work permits in USOnce USCIS approves 'Form I-765' and the H-4 dependent spouse receives an Employment Authorisation Card, he/she may begin working in US.