USCIS Updates H-2B Program : New Fees and Filing Deadlines Ahead
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced critical updates to the H-2B visa program. This includes the reaching of the cap for the second half of the fiscal…
U.S. Consulate in Mumbai Tackles Visa Backlog with “Super Saturday” Event
In a significant step towards addressing the extensive visa backlog, the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai held a special “Super Saturday” visa processing event on March 9th, 2024. The initiative was…
H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2024: USCIS Announces Filing Dates for Supplemental Visas
According to a recent announcement by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-2B visa cap for the second half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 has been reached. This news…
USCIS Premium Fee Hike
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will be raising premium processing fees to improve its services and reduce wait times. The new fees will take…
HR6542 Act: A Beacon of Hope for Indian Immigrants Seeking Green Cards
The United States has long grappled with backlogs in green card applications, leading to lengthy wait times for individuals seeking permanent residency. In an effort to address this issue, a…
New York Businessman Charged with Fraud and Unregistered Sales of Securities
A New York businessman named Nadim Ahmed has been charged with fraud and unregistered sales of securities by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC alleges that Ahmed and…
What is H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program
According to briefing of The U.S Department of State (DOS), the pilot program for domestic visa renewal for certain H1B visa holders will start on December 2023. While comprehensive details…
Recent Changes for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in the USA
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made several changes to the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) program. These changes are intended to reduce the need for frequent extensions…
Changing old E-mail or Residential Address with USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new online change of address tool to make it easier for customers to update their mailing and physical addresses. The new…
USCIS Increases EAD Validity Period to Five Years
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is increasing the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years for certain categories of noncitizens. This change…