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US green card backlog crosses 15.6 lakh, with over 2.68 lakh employment-based cases pendingThe backlog of US green card applications has surged past 1.5 million, with family-based cases leading the way. Recent data reveals concern...- US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holdersThe potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indic...
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
- US Midterm elections 2026: Who really controls H-1B visas, green cards and student visas for Indians?As the US Midterm elections approach, their results may have profound implications for immigration regulations regarding visas. Congress's ...
- US green card applications face new tax scrutiny; unpaid dues could affect approval and US citizenshipIn a move affecting green card applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has altered its stance on tax compliance. Unpaid t...
- UK announces new 'safe and legal' refugee resettlement routes, includes India among seven countriesThe UK government has announced new resettlement pathways for refugees to deter illegal migration methods. These pathways will focus on sev...
- US Green Card lottery 2027: Court blocks reopening of Diversity Visa programme; what applicants should knowThe US Diversity Visa lottery programme for 2027 is currently suspended due to ongoing legal disputes. A federal appeals court has temporar...
- Canada tightens immigration rules, imposes fines of up to CAD 1.5 million: What it means for employers and applicantsCanada has established new penalties for unauthorized immigration and citizenship advice, which will come into effect in 2026. Individuals ...
- Microsoft buyout offer: Will taking the exit package mean H-1B visa workers may have to leave the country?Microsoft’s voluntary buyout gives eligible employees financial support to leave but this may also bring trouble in their living status. Fo...
- US green card backlog explained: Why Indian EB-2 and EB-3 applicants face an eight-year disadvantage over Chinese nationalsIndian professionals face stark challenges in their pursuit of US green cards, with waits far longer than their Chinese counterparts. The N...
- Infosys in talks with US DOJ over H-1B employee classification probeInfosys has said it is in discussions with the US Justice Department over an investigation into how certain H-1B employees were classified ...
- US begins approving H-1B petitions without Trump's $100,000 fee: What it means for workers, employersUS Citizenship and Immigration Services has started approving H-1B visa petitions without the $100,000 fee. This change follows federal cou...
- New visa rules for Australian students may force some international students to apply from overseasStudents from abroad planning to study in Australia may need to apply for a new Student visa from overseas. This new process is crucial for...
- US visa, green card applicants: What changed under USCIS filing deadline rules from October 23USCIS has revised its filing deadline rules, effective October 23, 2026, particularly impacting green card applicants nearing age 21 and H-...
- November Visa Bulletin: Big movement for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicantsThe November US Visa Bulletin brings significant progress for Indian family-sponsored green-card applicants, with F1, F2B and F3 dates adva...
- H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley MooreUS Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indica...
- US denies 35,767 Green Card applicants’ work permits as rejection rate rises to 44 per centThe US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, taking the rejection rate to around 4...
- US proposes ending deference policy for H-1B extensions; Indian workers may face closer scrutinyThe US Department of Homeland Security proposes to eliminate a policy regarding visa extension approvals. Immigration officers may reassess...
- US scraps automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-1B visa holdersIn a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalised a rule that puts an end to automatic work autho...
- US ends 540-day automatic work permit extension for immigrants: What changes nowThe Trump administration is moving to permanently end automatic extensions of employment authorisation documents for certain immigrants, me...
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