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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...
OCI passport update: India removes $25 late fee for applications submitted by December 31In a significant move to aid Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, the Government of India has implemented a temporary two-month wa...
- 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...
Midterm results may slow US visa curbs, but no quick relief likely for ITThe opposition party’s takeover of both chambers of US Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration’s policy decisi...
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...
UP CEO warns DEOs of action over voter roll errors, pending applications; orders daily monitoringThe Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer's office has issued warnings to District Election Officers regarding errors in electoral rolls. D...
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 Supreme Court rejects bid to restore immigration judges’ power to pause deportation casesThe US Supreme Court has decided not to grant immigration judges the authority to halt deportation cases temporarily, thereby reinforcing a...
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 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 EAD rule change explained and why an expired work permit could put your job at riskChanges in the Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) policy are set to affect foreign workers depending heavily on these documents. Rene...
Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegationsCloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will creat...
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stallOn October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry a...