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ArticleThe H-1B visa program includes a 60-day grace period linked to employment status, not overstaying abroad. Recent visa cancellations highlight U.S. officials’ discretion and stricter enforcement.
BlogDiscover the top US Green Card benefits—from career freedom to family sponsorship—and how permanent residency via EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, EB-5 empowers life in the United States.
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.
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.
ArticleImmigration lawyers say the closure will affect H-1B visa holders, F-1 international students, and green card applicants.
ArticleAccording to USCIS, posts supporting organisations like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthi movement will be treated as grounds for denying US visas or green cards.
ArticleMore than one million Indian professionals are stuck in US employment-based green card backlogs, facing decades-long waits due to outdated quotas and per-country limits.
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