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H-1B alert: USCIS new proposal to make visa renewal riskier for workers – know how Indian professionals will be affected

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The Department of Homeland Security is considering ending deference to prior approvals for employment visa extensions, requiring USCIS to reassess each petition. (Representational File Photo)

Several H-1B visa holders seeking to renew their lawful immigration status may encounter increased examination procedures as the Trump administration contemplates eliminating an expedited renewal pathway. The Department of Homeland Security is considering ending deference to prior approvals for employment visa extensions, requiring USCIS to reassess each petition. (Representational File Photo) Proposed modifications by the … Read more

US visa alert: New USCIS rules tighten deadlines for Green Card applicants and H-1B workers; here’s what’s changing

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Starting October 23, USCIS will no longer extend certain deadlines falling on weekends or federal holidays. (X/@unumihaimedia)

People applying for US visas and permanent resident status (Green Card) must exercise heightened diligence regarding submission timelines commencing October 23, as revised regulations implemented by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) eliminate the extended grace period that was previously granted when specific deadlines coincided with weekends or federal holidays. Starting October 23, USCIS … Read more

Indian Green Card applicants see mysterious USCIS status change, immigration lawyer says it must be a ‘system glitch’

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Indian Green Card applicants see mysterious USCIS status change, immigration lawyer says it must be a 'system glitch'

Many Indian Green Card applicants see a sudden status change pertaining to their case. Several Indian Green Card applicants reported an unexpected change in their status online which says their case “requires USCIS to send a notice”. Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy said this has led to a great deal of anxiety but this is most … Read more

‘It’s a scam’: USCIS warns visa applicants against businesses promising approvals, green cards, work permits faster

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USCIS cautions against fraudulent businesses claiming to expedite visa applications for a fee. (Representational Image)

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a cautionary notice regarding fraudulent schemes perpetrated by certain businesses and websites that falsely advertise expedited processing of visa applications, Green Card petitions, and work authorization permits. USCIS cautions against fraudulent businesses claiming to expedite visa applications for a fee. (Representational Image) USCIS warns of … Read more

Wage mismatch: Why did USCIS revoke an H-1B petition in Florida? Here’s what happened

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Wage mismatch: Why did USCIS revoke an H-1B petition in Florida? Here's what happened

Wage mismatch and an H-1B petition revoked in Florida. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they revoked an H-1B petition in Florida because of an issue over wage mismatch. While it was an individual case, it serves as a warning against such practices, as the agency reminded the petitioners that these are not … Read more

No ‘Welcome to the United States’ guide for new Green Card recipients? USCIS says information available online

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No ‘Welcome to the United States’ guide for new Green Card recipients? USCIS says information available online

New Green Card recipients claimed they did not receive the ‘Welcome to the United States’ guidebook along with their Green Card from the USCIS. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) appears to have stopped including its printed “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” with newly issued green cards, according to … Read more

H-1B petitions denied, visas revoked: USCIS says a ‘major IT consulting’ company in Vermont was doing this fraud

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H-1B petitions denied, visas revoked: USCIS says a 'major IT consulting' company in Vermont was doing this fraud

USCIS says a major IT consulting firm was paying H-1B workers lower salaries. As the Donald Trump administration intensified its crackdown on H-1B visa fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services cited a specific case of a major IT consulting company in Vermont that was giving lower salaries to H-1Bs. The agency said that it … Read more

US citizenship applicants face renewed neighbourhood scrutiny under new USCIS guidance

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US citizenship applicants face renewed neighbourhood scrutiny under new USCIS guidance

US citizenship applicants may face scrutiny from neighbours, co-workers and others under new USCIS guidelines Those applying for US citizenship could face scrutiny from their neighbours, co-workers and wider communities as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formally laid out how it will conduct neighbourhood investigations during the naturalisation (citizenship) process.The new guidance, … Read more

Seeking US citizenship? Why USCIS reinforced neighborhood investigations for some cases

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US citizenship applicants could face questions beyond the interview as USCIS doubles down on neighborhood checks (Unsplash)

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has reinforced its use of “neighborhood investigations” in some naturalization cases, giving immigration officers another tool to verify information submitted by applicants seeking US citizenship. US citizenship applicants could face questions beyond the interview as USCIS doubles down on neighborhood checks (Unsplash) The revised policy memorandum, issued on August 25, … Read more

H-1B, F-1 visa alert: USCIS to deny these forms September 15, here’s what Indian applicants must know

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US visa alert: No grace period will be granted for outdated forms, resulting in immediate rejection of late submissions. (Representative)

Starting from September 15, 2026, significant changes will be implemented to two frequently used US immigration forms, and USCIS has made it abundantly clear that no grace period will be allowed. Submitting the outdated version on or after this date will result in an outright rejection of your application. US visa alert: No grace period … Read more