Beyond FBI biometrics, officers may interview neighbors, coworkers, and employers to verify eligibility, raising questions about fairness, civil liberties, and what applicants should expect in the months ahead.
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The Trump administration has launched continuous vetting of over 55 million U.S. visa holders, reviewing past records, social media, and potential violations that could trigger deportation.
USCIS updates its policy manual with stricter checks, biometric verification, and clarified guidelines to curb immigration fraud, false citizenship claims, and strengthen trust in immigration processes.
Indian permanent residents can file green card petitions for spouses and minor children under the F2A category through September 2025, despite delayed final approvals.
Hundreds of international students on OPT in the U.S. face visa jeopardy as authorities crack down on fake payroll schemes by fraudulent employers.
USCIS has rolled out a major policy change that tightens the rules around bringing in family members to the country. The focus is on preventing fraud and making sure applications especially marriage-based ones get a closer look. The new rules kick in right away and apply to both fresh and pending petitions
The Trump administration is planning significant changes to the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to take up employment in the United States
USCIS has announced it will begin screening immigrants’ social media for evidence of antisemitic activity as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.
USCIS has received enough electronic registrations to reach FY 2026 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption
With registration fees soaring to $215 and economic and political factors at play, will H-1B applications surge or decline in the upcoming cycle?
USCIS says there is no need to register on day one as selections take place only after initial registration closes
USCIS updates guidance on lawful admission for permanent residence requirement for naturalization
As the H-1B registration period begins March 6, new process aims to reduce fraud and give equal opportunity to beneficiaries
With enough registrations selected, USCIS will not conduct a third cap lottery selection this year
Improve the Dream founder Dip Patel hopes a new definition of ‘compelling circumstances’ can protect all children from aging out
New policy allows individuals to obtain work permits at hard times like a job loss, serious illness or disability
Premium processing service is only available for change of status into students/exchange visitors (F, M, J)
Indians secure 320,000 H-1Bs with almost three of every four visas for high skilled foreign workers going to them
Record registrations raise “serious concern that some may have tried to gain an unfair advantage†with multiple entries
Can it save H-1B hopefuls some time and anxiety in a long and exhausting journey?
It holds that USCIS’ most recently approved action governs a noncitizen’s US status
USCIS extends suspension for extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status
Here is a step by step guide for those selected in the FY2024 season H-1B lottery
Lawmakers including Ro Khanna say forcing them to leave “harmful to our nation’s long-term economic competitivenessâ€
Visa hopefuls remain divided over the ethics of multiple filings through different employers and genuine job offers