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Paying Someone To Fast-Track Your US Visa? USCIS Says It's Likely A Scam
USCIS warns about scammers falsely claiming to expedite visas, green cards, or work permits for a fee.
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US Immigration Authority Warns Students, Visitors. Wrong Form After September 15 Means Rejection
USCIS will require new editions of Form I-539 and I-765 from September 15, 2026, with no grace period for old forms.
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New US Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight To Courts
The new rule, which comes into immediate effect on Tuesday, is aimed at reducing the time required to process the backlog of 1.4 million asylum petitions with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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US Alien Registration Rule Explained: What It Means For Immigrants
The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised its alien registration rule, requiring certain non-citizens, including children turning 14, to register and provide biometric data, while most existing H-1B holders remain exempt from fresh registration.
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US' U-Turn On Green Card Rules, Most Immigrants Won't Have To Leave America
The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that most immigrants applying for green cards will not need to leave the United States while their applications are processed.
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Want To Apply For Green Card? Return Home First: New US Immigration Rules
The new policy, issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, reclassifies 'Adjustment of Status' as an "extraordinary form of relief", meaning it will only be approved in limited, exceptional cases.
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US Hikes H-1B Visa Premium Processing Fee From March. Check New Rates
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa, effective March 1.
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US Shortens Work Permit Validity To Increase Screening — Here's What This Means
In layman's terms, this policy effectively ends the long-term flexibility that was enjoyed by many immigrants, as it allowed them to work in the US for five years without interruption.
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US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
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US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
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Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
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USCIS Launches New System Related To H1-B Registrations And Petitions
USCIS launches new system related to H1-B registrations and petitions
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Premium Processing Free For H-1B Visas Raised By 12%
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a 12% increase in visa application processing fees across all categories, including the widely used H-1B visa.
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H-1B Visa: US Government Allows Fast Processing For Some Applications
The US currently caps H-1B visas at 65,000 a year, with an additional 20,000 allowed for those who have earned advanced college degrees in the United States.
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New Immigration Rules Make H-1B Friendlier Until Donald Trump Takes Over
The USCIS will now allow terminated H-1B visa holders a grace period of 60 days to either leave or sort out their paperwork for new jobs.
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Paying Someone To Fast-Track Your US Visa? USCIS Says It's Likely A Scam
USCIS warns about scammers falsely claiming to expedite visas, green cards, or work permits for a fee.
-
US Immigration Authority Warns Students, Visitors. Wrong Form After September 15 Means Rejection
USCIS will require new editions of Form I-539 and I-765 from September 15, 2026, with no grace period for old forms.
-
New US Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight To Courts
The new rule, which comes into immediate effect on Tuesday, is aimed at reducing the time required to process the backlog of 1.4 million asylum petitions with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
-
US Alien Registration Rule Explained: What It Means For Immigrants
The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised its alien registration rule, requiring certain non-citizens, including children turning 14, to register and provide biometric data, while most existing H-1B holders remain exempt from fresh registration.
-
US' U-Turn On Green Card Rules, Most Immigrants Won't Have To Leave America
The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that most immigrants applying for green cards will not need to leave the United States while their applications are processed.
-
Want To Apply For Green Card? Return Home First: New US Immigration Rules
The new policy, issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, reclassifies 'Adjustment of Status' as an "extraordinary form of relief", meaning it will only be approved in limited, exceptional cases.
-
US Hikes H-1B Visa Premium Processing Fee From March. Check New Rates
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in fees for premium processing of several immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa, effective March 1.
-
US Shortens Work Permit Validity To Increase Screening — Here's What This Means
In layman's terms, this policy effectively ends the long-term flexibility that was enjoyed by many immigrants, as it allowed them to work in the US for five years without interruption.
-
US Now Wants H-1B Holders To Provide Biometrics, Home Addresses
Immigration officials are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in H-1B visa cases, seeking personal data, including home addresses and biometrics. This move has sparked questions about the federal agency's intentions.
-
US H-1B Visa Quota Full For 2025. What Applicants Should Do Now
A congressional cap of 65,000 H-1B visas for regular applicants and an additional 20,000 visas for US advanced degree holders have been mandated by the US government.
-
Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
-
USCIS Launches New System Related To H1-B Registrations And Petitions
USCIS launches new system related to H1-B registrations and petitions
-
Premium Processing Free For H-1B Visas Raised By 12%
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a 12% increase in visa application processing fees across all categories, including the widely used H-1B visa.
-
H-1B Visa: US Government Allows Fast Processing For Some Applications
The US currently caps H-1B visas at 65,000 a year, with an additional 20,000 allowed for those who have earned advanced college degrees in the United States.
-
New Immigration Rules Make H-1B Friendlier Until Donald Trump Takes Over
The USCIS will now allow terminated H-1B visa holders a grace period of 60 days to either leave or sort out their paperwork for new jobs.
