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US warns Indian EB-1 green cards may become unavailable before September 30 amid high demandIndian applicants may soon see EB-1 green card numbers unavailable due to high demand. Existing backlogs persist for Indian applicants in E...
USCIS launches new resources for R-1 religious workers and employers: What applicants need to knowUSCIS has updated guidance for R-1 religious workers and employers. New rules outline eligibility, filing procedures, and documentation req...
US Green Card: USCIS can now check sponsor’s credit information; what changes for applicantsUSCIS has updated Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, effective August 31. The revised form includes a privacy release for credit informa...
US judge blocks Trump's newest order limiting birthright citizenshipA federal judge blocked an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. This order targeted "birth tourism" and children of foreign gov...
He lived in the US for 30 years & was seeking citizenship — then ICE detained the 76-year-old at his interview as his cancer treatment hung in the balanceA 76-year-old Filipino national was detained by immigration officials during his citizenship interview. He had lived in the United States f...
US passport rules may change: Parents could need to prove citizenship or immigration status for childrenNew US State Department guidance may require parental citizenship proof for child passports. This proposal aims to implement President Dona...
Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parentsThe US State Department has proposed requiring parents seeking passports for children born in America to provide proof of their citizenship...
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh convicted of rapeUnited States citizenship was revoked for Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man convicted of rape. He concealed a serious crime during his na...
H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next?In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly aff...
Gujarat families rush to secure EB-5 visa for US permanent residency amid H-1B uncertaintyFamilies from Gujarat are increasingly seeking US permanent residency through the EB-5 investor visa program. This surge is driven by H-1B ...
Canada seeks medical doctors to strengthen healthcare: 5 immigration pathways you should knowCanada provides five immigration pathways for qualified medical doctors seeking permanent residency. These routes include Express Entry and...
US White House review clears proposal to end 60-day H-1B grace periodThe White House has reviewed a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for foreign workers. This change would require visa holders to depar...
US judge won't immediately block Trump's newest order limiting birthright citizenshipU.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman in Greenbelt, Maryland, rejected a request for a temporary restraining order sought by immigrant righ...
Canada seeks skilled workers in healthcare, STEM, trades via Express EntryCanada seeks skilled professionals through its Express Entry immigration system. The nation aims to boost its economy and address labor sho...
After 35-year pause, US may restart neighbourhood investigations for citizenship applicantsUS citizenship applicants could face closer scrutiny as USCIS ends its general waiver of neighbourhood investigations. The agency may exami...
How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legallyPresident Donald Trump’s administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to legal entrants, pausing immigrant visa processing over pu...
US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may becom...
United States pauses visa appointments worldwide until further noticeThe Trump administration has paused global visa appointments for training purposes. This action is part of an ongoing immigration crackdown...
US may revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visasThe Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas held by foreigners who have sought or applied f...
US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 millionUS immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog cle...