New rule allows US employers to more quickly fill critical jobs; makes it easier for students on F-1 visa to change their status to H-1B
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While the new 540-ay EAD extension policy offers relief for many, concerns over implementation, administrative hurdles, and the incoming Trump administration’s stance leave visa holders cautiously optimistic.
New rule faces uncertain fate as it becomes effective on Jan 13, 2025, just one week before Donald Trump takes over
U.S. student visa numbers for Indians suffer a steep decline of 38% between January and September in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
The best indicator of what Trump 2.0 will mean for employers, H-1B visa holders, and employment-based green card applicants is the record of the Trump administration during his first term.
Indian American politician calls ‘nuts’ revelations about New York City taxpayers “effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals”
Advisories issued based on previous experience with travel bans that were enacted in the first Trump Administration in 2016
USCIS updates guidance on lawful admission for permanent residence requirement for naturalization
With Stephen Miller set to assume a central role in the Trump White House, visa holders brace for stricter immigration policies and heightened scrutiny, reigniting fears among immigrant communities.
How the potential immigration changes under Trump could impact the Indian American community.
Ex-Microsoft employee Priyanka Kulkarni on the U.S. immigration for skilled workers: “I really want to fix this. I want to change this.”
Here’s what immigration attorneys say about working and founding startups while on a student visa.
The U.S. Mission to India has already surpassed processing one million non-immigrant visa applications for the second consecutive year.
Automatic extension from 24 months to 36 months will provide proof of lawful permanent resident status pending renewals
Three leading experts explain compliance, challenges, and success strategies for potential EB-5 investor visa applicants
Most of the migrants crossing through Canada are Indian nationals with their unauthorized crossings hitting an all-time high in June
New regulations promise quicker capital returns for EB-5 investors, but they must understand critical factors before committing to a project.
As the H-1B registration period begins March 6, new process aims to reduce fraud and give equal opportunity to beneficiaries
Domestic H-1B visa renewal pilot to run from Jan. 29 to April 1.
With enough registrations selected, USCIS will not conduct a third cap lottery selection this year
The initiative targets around 20,000 visa renewals, constituting about 10% of the anticipated 583,420 H-1B visa holders
Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023 (H.R. 6542) aims to reform immigration visa system.
At 49.5 million and 15% of US population foreign-born share is highest in history
US missions in India issue a record 140,000 student visas in FY 2023 ended September 30
725,000 Indians living illegally in the US represented over 7% of 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in 2021