H1B Visa Issues, a “Thing of the Past”: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has declared that the H1B visa issue is now “a thing of the past” and will no longer be a focus in…
USCIS Introduces Online PDF Filing for Employment Authorization and Fee Waivers
Big update from USCIS: They’ve just rolled out an online PDF filing option for certain forms, making it easier for applicants to file for work authorization (Form I-765) or request…
US Opens FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery for Foreign Nationals – 55,000 Green Cards Up for Grabs
If you’re dreaming of a green card, now’s your chance! The US has officially opened the online registration for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, which could…
How New F-1 Visa Rules Are Shaking Things Up for Indian Students in the US
Indian students planning to study in the US are facing some fresh challenges, thanks to new F-1 visa restrictions. The big change? The US has tightened up rules on how…
New US Rules for the EB-1 Visa: How Foreigners with Extraordinary Abilities Can Immigrate
If you’re a foreigner with extraordinary talents and you’ve got your sights set on working in the US, listen up! The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just dropped…
US Visa Global Wait Times – Everything We Know So Far
Traveling across borders, as demonstrated by the great globe-trotter Anthony Bourdain, is a journey of discovery. However, this journey often begins with the less glamorous but incredibly important step of…
You are More Likely to Get an H1B Visa Than Ever!
Independent analysis shows that H-1B visa rejection rates for India’s leading IT services businesses fell to single digits in the first half of the fiscal year 2021 after averaging about…
No More Interviews for US Visas in 2022
In response to the rising number of COVID-19 instances, the US has stated that it would eliminate the in-person interview requirement for all visa applicants in 2022, including H-1B employees…
Can Indian Citizens Travel to the USA Now? (September 2021)
Indian citizens can now travel to the U.S. after much anticipation. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced that it will be ending the backlog of pending visa applications and…
How to Travel Post COVID: New Rules, New Normal!
I had planned to travel to USA by November 2020, but don’t think it’s safe anymore. The plan is suspended. Similar is the case for many others who had planned…