University of Maine faces a $19 million deficit and layoffs, however its system continues H-1B sponsorship.
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An Indian H-1B worker laid off while visiting India is seeking legal advice on whether he can return to the US before his separation date
USCIS ends automatic 540-day work permit extensions for certain immigrants, raising concerns about employment gaps and pending applications.
DHS proposes ending deference to prior H-1B approvals, potentially bringing renewed scrutiny to visa extensions for foreign workers.
USCIS has 742,138 pending citizenship applications, with Houston, Dallas, Chicago, San Jose and San Antonio reporting the largest backlogs.
USCIS will broaden public-charge scrutiny for some Indian Green Card applicants from September 18, including consideration of public benefits
Three major U.S. visa updates affect international students and green card applicants, including new USCIS forms and a blocked DHS rule.
US $100K OPT fee proposal clears White House review, raising concerns for Indian students and international graduates seeking US experience.
Proposed U.S. student visa changes could affect Indian students through fixed admission periods, extensions and new USCIS requirements.
USCIS honors 9/11 victims, first responders, saying the attacks reshaped America, its responsibility to protect the lawful immigration system
Former USCIS officer Lukman Ganiyu was arrested and charged in an alleged scheme to sell green cards and other immigration benefits for cash.
USCIS revoked and denied multiple H-1B petitions after finding lower wage classifications for skilled jobs at a major IT consulting firm.
Immigration attorneys say even minor, long-forgotten infractions are drawing attention as USCIS takes a closer look at applicants’ overall records
USCIS has updated its public charge guidance, expanding how officers assess green card applicants seeking permanent residency.
New U.S. immigration rules take effect September 15, changing forms and stay requirements for H-1B families and international students.
Indian H-1B and F-1 visa holders considering EB-5 should understand the Sept. 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline and investment rules.
USCIS has reached the FY2027 H-1B visa cap, filling all 85,000 slots. The agency confirmed there will be no second H-1B lottery this year.
An H-1B visa holder misses deadline to pay $600 traffic fine that led to visa revocation, showing immigration risks of ignoring court orders.
USCIS faces legal challenge after allegedly citing LinkedIn connection requests as grounds to question a citizenship applicant’s character.
USCIS continues issuing RFEs for Trump’s $100K H-1B fee despite court challenges, leaving employers and visa applicants uncertain
Despite a 98% H-1B approval rate, employers face stricter scrutiny, rising compliance costs, and growing documentation challenges for FY2026.
Indian probe uncovers 100,000 fake degrees, raising questions about H-1B visa verification.
Layoffs at Meta, Amazon, and other tech firms are leaving many Indian H-1B workers scrambling to stay in the U.S.
USCIS plans to revisit old green card approvals, raising concerns among immigrants, especially Indian applicants facing long backlogs.
Ten Indian nationals face U.S. charges in a visa fraud conspiracy involving fake job offers and misuse of immigration programs.