US issues new guidelines on OPT eligibility, grace periods, and study abroad for international STEM studentsThe USCIS has issued new guidelines for F and M nonimmigrant students regarding STEM OPT extensions. The revisions cover online study allow...
29 Aug, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
US tweaks immigration rules to attract more foreign startup foundersDHS updates the International Entrepreneur Rule: foreign entrepreneurs can stay up to five years if their start-ups meet job creation and f...
15 Jul, 2024, 03.04 PM IST
Moving to the US: Understanding the H-4 visa for dependents of H-1B visa holdersThe H-4 visa, issued by USCIS, is for dependents of certain nonimmigrant workers like H-1B and H-1C visa holders. It allows spouses and chi...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
Is it a good idea for laid off H-1B workers to switch to a US tourist visa, and back again?When laid-off H-1B workers consider transitioning to B-1/B-2 visitor status for job searching, they gain valuable time and a streamlined pr...
25 May, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
US to hike premium processing fees for H-1B and other visa categories; effective Feb 26The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized a rule announcing an increase in premium processing fees for specific vis...
25 Feb, 2024, 09.06 PM IST
US increases immigration fees: Here's how much an H-1B visa, green card will costThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced revisions in certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees....
01 Feb, 2024, 05.18 PM IST
Being a witness to crime could put you on a pathway to a Green Card in the USThe U non-immigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful t...
15 Aug, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
Amid layoffs and visa backlog, United States relaxes rules for immigrants facing compelling circumstancesEADs are provided to certain nonimmigrants who are the beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions and their qualif...
16 Jun, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
US extends premium processing for applicants seeking to change into F, M, or J visasThe expansion of premium processing is part of USCIS’ efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall immigration system.
14 Jun, 2023, 06.07 PM IST
Tourist or business visa holders in the United States can apply for jobs, give interviewsIn a note, and a series of tweets, the USCIS said when nonimmigrant workers are laid off, they may not be aware of their options and may, i...
23 Mar, 2023, 10.46 AM IST
US expands premium processing of various visa and green card categoriesThis will be in addition to all previously filed Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and manager classification, or E...
17 Jan, 2023, 08.48 AM IST
United States lays out options for laid-off non-immigrant workers to remain in the countryRegulations permit a discretionary grace period that allows workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, or TN classifications (and the...
23 Dec, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Presidential commission recommends including aged-out kids in parents Green Card applicationThis move, if accepted by the Biden Administration, is expected to end the risk of self-deportation to more than 2,00,000 children, an over...
09 Dec, 2022, 10.34 AM IST
US Department of Labour recovers $85,000 from consultancy for H-1B visa violationVoiceXnet Technologies, a management consulting company based in Texas and Hyderabad has been charged $85,405 by the US Department of Labor...
16 Nov, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
Can student visa holders apply for a Green Card?A green card is considered to have been filed usually when an application for an immigrant visa (Form I-140) is filed with the USCIS. The m...
01 Jul, 2021, 09.43 AM IST
All about J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: How to apply and what all you need to knowSome of the wide known J-1 programs include-- Intern Program, Trainee Program, College and University Student Program, Professor and Resear...
18 Apr, 2021, 04.03 PM IST
USCIS announces temporary suspension of premium processing for FY21 H-1B petitionsThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services ton Monday announced the temporary suspension of premium processing service for fiscal year (FY...
17 Mar, 2020, 11.33 AM IST