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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...14 Dec, 2025, 04.26 PM IST- US to resume neighborhood investigations for citizenship applicantsUSCIS is resuming neighborhood investigations for naturalization applicants, ending a long-standing waiver. These checks, authorized by the...27 Aug, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
- 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...20 Aug, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
- Children of H-1B visa holders may ‘age out’ and lose green card eligibility under new US policyUSCIS is updating its policy on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation, effective August 15, 2025. The new guidance aligns ...11 Aug, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
- 'Men do not belong in women’s sports': US tightens visa rules for transgender athletesThe USCIS has revised its immigration policy, restricting visa eligibility for transgender women seeking to compete in women's sports. This...05 Aug, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
- US restricts sports visas for transgender women as Trump government’s crackdown on immigration continues; check key policy update hereThe USCIS has updated its immigration policy, restricting visa eligibility for transgender women athletes seeking to compete in women's spo...05 Aug, 2025, 05.28 AM IST
- 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 ...05 Aug, 2025, 04.15 AM IST
- 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...03 Aug, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
- Revised Green Card medical requirement for immigrants introduced; comes into effect immediatelyUSCIS has updated its policy, restricting the validity of immigration medical forms (Form I-693) to only the duration their associated gree...12 Jun, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
- 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...21 Apr, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
- 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...11 Mar, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
- 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 ...02 Apr, 2024, 06.03 PM IST
- Single-owner company proprietor not eligible for L-1 foreign work visa, US clarifiesThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that sole proprietors are not eligible for an L-1 foreign worker's visa. ...21 Oct, 2023, 10.29 AM IST
- How to navigate the EB-5 program for successUnderstanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for prospective EB-5 applicants to ensure a smooth and successful immigration journey.07 Jul, 2023, 04.04 PM IST
- Married to a US citizen or permanent resident? An interview waiver is available to spouses holding conditional green cardsIf an Indian national marries a US citizen or green card holder, he or she gets a 'conditional' green card, which is valid for a 2-year per...10 Apr, 2022, 10.05 PM IST
- Visa or extension applications will not be denied outright, under new USCIS policyUSCIS has rescinded a Trump-era (July 2018) memo that permitted immigration officers to deny benefit requests (say a visa application, or a...11 Jun, 2021, 10.48 AM IST
- Foreign tech workers face higher hurdles in visa applicationsThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services recently updated its guidance, taking a much stricter approach to approving applications that a...19 Jul, 2018, 03.23 PM IST
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