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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 holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indic...
US midterms: Trump leaves the door ajar for Democrats on immigrationAfter the midterm elections, President Trump is feeling optimistic about the possibility of both parties coming together to tackle immigrat...
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...
Green card lottery cancelled for fiscal year 2027? Check latest status of Diversity Visa Program that offers 55,000 US visas?Diversity Visa Program is also called the green card lottery. It was introduced to extend immigration opportunities for people of particula...
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 ...
US midterms 2026: Where Indian-American candidates stand on immigrationAs the 2026 midterm elections draw near, Indian-American candidates are stepping into the intricate sphere of immigration discussions withi...
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...
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal reviewThe US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) progr...
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...
US midterm elections 2026: What could change for H-1B & green cards as US' immigration rules face a poll testThe looming US midterm elections are set to play a crucial role in shaping immigration policy, particularly concerning H-1B visas. Various ...
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 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...