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NewsThe December 2025 Visa Bulletin shows minimal progress for Indian family and employment categories, while EB-5 investor visas—especially set-aside categories—continue to move fastest.
NewsThe U.S. government has rolled out major immigration changes affecting Diversity Visa entries, TPS designations, work permit extensions, H-1B fees, parole fees, and biometric requirements.
BlogConfused about EB-1 visa eligibility? This 2025 guide busts myths and explains real requirements for extraordinary ability, outstanding professor/researcher, and multinational manager green card paths.
ArticleUSCIS reveals that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for FY2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas, showing continued strong demand for H-1B visas despite tighter US scrutiny.
ArticleA new US visa regulation requires applicants to carry the DS-160 form with a confirmation barcode beginning with 'AA' that matches the one used to schedule their appointment — or risk visa interview cancellation.
ArticleUS Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.
ArticleIndustry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.
ArticleImmigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.
ArticleAccording to USCIS, posts supporting organisations like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi movement will be treated as grounds for denying US visas or green cards.
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