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US H-1B lottery changes from October 1: What Indian workers should know about new wage-based selection systemStarting October 1, 2026, the US will implement a new H-1B visa selection method based on higher wages. This new system will give more entr...- US Green Card new rules take effect September 18: What Indian applicants need to knowIndian nationals face stricter US permanent residency scrutiny from September 18. USCIS will assess applicants' overall circumstances and p...
- International students in US face fixed stay limits from September 15: What Indian students need to knowBeginning September 15, 2026, the United States will implement new regulations affecting F-1 student visas. Under these rules, students wil...
- 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...
- Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...
- Trump’s H-1B fee bombshell: Why employers do not have to pay $103,265 yetThe US has proposed a $103,265 fee for new cap-subject H-1B petitions, but employers do not have to pay it yet. This explainer breaks down ...
- US green card rules change from September 18: What applicants need to knowThe US will change its public charge assessment for certain green card applicants from September 18. USCIS officers will consider factors i...
- US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read itThe US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 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...
- 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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