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US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to knowNew United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions ...- American dream turns more distant for Indians as US tightens immigration rulesChanges in US immigration regulations are increasingly complicating matters for Indian nationals. New directives now allow for the swift de...
- United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. T...
- New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
- Biden ex-adviser Ajay Bhutoria calls new US immigration rule ‘step backwards’USCIS now denies incomplete immigration applications without requesting more evidence. This policy change impacts thousands of Indian appli...
- DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in USThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with f...
- US-bound students face more paperwork, shorter deadlines under Trump's new immigration ruleInternational students heading to the US will soon face more immigration paperwork after the Trump administration replaced the decades-old ...
- Applying for a US green card? Your fate will be in the hands of Trump's officersA new public charge rule will assess immigrants' reliance on government aid. Immigration officers will gain broader discretion in evaluatin...
- Indian students, H-1B workers may face uncertainty as US plans tighter visa rulesNew US immigration rules will tighten the H-1B visa program for employers. Increased costs and stricter H-1B rules are expected for sponsor...
- US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
- US tightens rules for Violence Against Women Act immigration benefitsUS immigration authorities have updated VAWA program guidance due to a significant surge in filings and fraud. The changes aim to protect g...
- 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...
- US implements stricter photograph rules for immigration documents to strengthen vetting processesUS immigration authorities have implemented new photo rules for immigration documents, limiting photo age to three years and ending self-su...
- US to now scrutinise 'Anti-Americanism' in immigration requestsUSCIS has updated its policy to include scrutiny of "anti-American" activity in immigration benefit requests. Officers will consider suppor...
- New green card rules for married couples strengthen immigration officials’ powers amid backlog; here’s howUS Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its policy for family-based visa petitions. The update, effective immediately, aims to ...
- US tightens family immigration policy with stricter vetting and interview rulesEffective August 1, 2025, USCIS is tightening screening for family-based visa petitions to combat fraud and ensure national security. The u...
- US immigration department's reminder for immigrants: Updating address with postal service is not enoughUSCIS mandates all immigrants, excluding A, G visa holders and visa waiver visitors, to report address changes within 10 days. Online updat...
- USCIS announces grace period for new immigration forms, including Green Card applicationsUSCIS has provided a period for older versions of immigration forms following a lawsuit. Forms affected include green card and naturalizati...
- US updates rules for correcting errors in family-based immigrant visa petitionsNew procedures clarify handling of approved petitions with unclear beneficiary preferences, promoting more efficient processing. USCIS will...
- In a first, US introduces 'third gender' option in immigration formsUSCIS introduced the gender option "X" on Form N-400 from April 1, 2024, accommodating individuals identifying beyond traditional male and ...
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