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US Court Upholds H-4 Employment Authorization Rule, Relief for Indian Spouses

The US Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court ruling upholding the H-4 Employment Authorisation Documentation (EAD) rule, which allows spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the US. This is a significant victory for Indian spouses, who make up about 93% of all H-4 EAD holders.

Manish Khandelwal
04/11/2023

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USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance on L-1 Visa Applications

Discover the USCIS's new policy guidance for L-1 visa applications, including the impact on sole proprietorships and the extension of blanket L-1 petitions. Dive into the requirements for L-1 visa eligibility and application steps. Keep updated on essential immigration news.

Manish Khandelwal
04/11/2023

Visas & Passports

US Citizenship: EB-5 Visa Fees Proposed to Increase By 200%

The proposed fee increases are steep, with some fees increasing by more than 200%. For example, the proposed fee for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, and Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor, would increase from $3,675 to $11,160, a 204% increase.

Manish Khandelwal
03/11/2023

Visas & Passports

US Visa Wait Times Drop Drastically as New Appointment Slots Open

The US Embassy in India has taken a number of steps to reduce wait times, including increasing staffing, opening additional visa interview appointment slots, and prioritizing visa applications from certain categories, such as students and business travellers.

Manish Khandelwal
02/11/2023

Visas & Passports

US Embassy Opens 250,000 New Visa Appointments in India, But All Are Full for 2023

The US Embassy in India announced on Wednesday that it opened a "quarter million nonimmigrant visa appointments," or tourist visas, over the weekend. However, the embassy also warned that none of these appointments are available for 2023.

Manish Khandelwal
02/11/2023

Visas & Passports

H-1B Visa Holders to Get Stateside Visa Renewal Option in Early 2024

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced plans to launch a pilot program in early 2024 that will allow certain qualified H-1B visa holders to renew their visas in the United States. The program is expected to provide a number of benefits to H-1B visa holders and U.S. consular posts abroad.

Manish Khandelwal
26/10/2023

Visas & Passports

US Issues New Guidance on 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement for J-1 Visa Holders

The USCIS has updated its policy guidance on the 2-year foreign residence requirement for J-1 exchange visitors. The new guidance clarifies how USCIS determines whether an exchange visitor has met the requirement and provides more flexibility for exchange visitors who are unable to meet the requirement due to extenuating circumstances.

Manish Khandelwal
25/10/2023

Visas & Passports

Startup Founders to Get H-1B Visas Faster Under Proposed Plan

In a bid to enhance the efficiency of the H-1B foreign worker program, the Biden administration has proposed wide-sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These proposed modifications aim…

Manish Khandelwal
23/10/2023

Visas & Passports

US Launches Visa Waiver Program for Israelis Amid Conflict

Amid rising tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United States introduces a visa waiver program for Israeli travelers. Delve into the security protocols, application process, and the reciprocity challenge in this crucial diplomatic move.

Manish Khandelwal
21/10/2023

Visas & Passports

US Diversity Visa Program 2025: All You Need to Know

The US Diversity Visa Program (DV Program) is an annual lottery program that provides immigrants from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States with the opportunity to obtain a green card. Each year, the US State Department makes available 55,000 diversity visas (DVs), which are distributed among six geographic regions.