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BlogConfused about EB-1 visa eligibility? This 2025 guide busts myths and explains real requirements for extraordinary ability, outstanding professor/researcher, and multinational manager green card paths.
ArticleAn increasing number of wealthy Indian families are turning to the EB-5 investor visa to secure U.S. Green Cards amid tightening student and work visa rules and uncertainty over future immigration reforms.
ArticleUSCIS reveals that 343,981 eligible registrations were received for FY2026, far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000 visas, showing continued strong demand for H-1B visas despite tighter US scrutiny.
ArticleA proposed 5% US tax on outbound remittances could squeeze Indian-origin residents in America, including H-1B visa holders and green card holders, impacting families and the NRI-driven real estate market.
ArticleDespite holding permanent residency in countries under the US Visa Waiver Program, Indian passport holders must still apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa. Here’s why India remains excluded.
ArticleA new US visa regulation requires applicants to carry the DS-160 form with a confirmation barcode beginning with 'AA' that matches the one used to schedule their appointment — or risk visa interview cancellation.
ArticleUS Visa Bulletin May 2025 shows a six-month retrogression for Indian applicants in the EB-5 investor visa category, moving the final action date back to May 1, 2019.
ArticleIndustry players say a slowdown in visa adjudication could lead to a talent crunch, which in turn could affect American firms’ global competitiveness.
ArticleYou must meet three core conditions for the L1 route to work. The L1 is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to transfer executives or managers from affiliated offices abroad to the US.
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