US immigration news Archives

EB-5 Investors Urged to Watch September 2026 Deadline

For investors seeking a US green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, one date has now become extremely important: September 30, 2026. Immigration experts say that filing an EB-5…

Admin May 5, 2026

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Texas Probes 30 Firms in H-1B Visa Fraud Investigation

Over the past few years, Dallas, Texas has emerged as a major hub for the Indian community in the United States. Attracted by relatively lower taxes and favourable living conditions,…

Admin May 1, 2026

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H-1B Visa Holders Face New Wave of Online-Driven Harassment in US

A concerning new trend is emerging in the United States, where some H-1B visa holders are reportedly facing harassment from social media influencers in pursuit of viral content. In a…

Admin April 23, 2026

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EB-5 Warning for Indians in May 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, showing very little movement across most employment-based Green Card categories. However, it has issued a cautionary note…

Admin April 15, 2026

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USCIS to Revamp Form I-129 from April 1, 2026

Starting April 1, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) will roll out a revised version of Form I-129, which is a crucial document for…

Admin April 2, 2026

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H-1B Visa Cap for FY 2027 Reached: USCIS Completes Lottery Selection

The United States has officially completed the H-1B visa selection process for fiscal year 2027 after reaching the annual cap of 85,000 beneficiaries, including those under the advanced degree exemption.…

Admin April 1, 2026

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US Tightens Immigration Screening After Major Vetting Gaps Exposed

To address these issues, USCIS has placed certain categories of applications on hold, including asylum requests, diversity visa adjustment cases, and benefit applications linked to high-risk countries. The agency has…

Admin March 31, 2026

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US Expands Visa Screening to Social Media Checks

The U.S. State Department has announced a significant expansion of its visa screening process, set to take effect from March 30. Under the new rules, applicants’ social media activity and…

Admin March 27, 2026

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H-1B Visa Registrations Drop Sharply for 2027

H-1B visa registrations for fiscal year 2027 have seen a sharp decline, with filings estimated to be down by 30 to 50 percent compared to last year. The drop comes…

Admin March 26, 2026

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US Visa Approvals Drop Sharply in 2025

Legal immigration to the United States slowed sharply in 2025, with visa approvals dropping across multiple categories and nationals from countries such as India and China seeing some of the…

Admin March 23, 2026

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April 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 & EB-3 India Dates Advance

There is positive news for Indian Green Card applicants in the latest April 2026 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State. The bulletin shows forward movement in key…

Admin March 18, 2026

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H-1B, H-4 Visa Updates for Indian Professionals

US Ambassador Sergio Gor has reaffirmed that the United States continues to welcome global talent, but emphasized that rigorous border security and thorough vetting are now considered non-negotiable global standards.…

Admin March 13, 2026