Trump Administration Intensifies Surprise Site Checks on 100,000 OPT Students
The Trump administration expands OPT oversight with unannounced residence visits and stricter 2026 reporting rules to protect the…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
2 Telugu Men Plead Guilty to H-1B Visa Fraud, Still Got University of California USCIS Approval
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
2 Indian-Origin Men Charged in H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme Involving Fake University Jobs
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud for using fake University of California job positions to…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, USCIS Data Shows Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS reached the 85,000 H-1B cap for FY 2027 despite a $100,000 fee for overseas filers, showing sustained…
EB-1B vs EB-1A: Which Petition Category Is Right for Researchers?
Option A EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Option B EB-1B Outstanding Professor or Researcher EB-1B is easier for tenure-track hires;…
EB-1A for Software Engineers and Tech Professionals: Filing Strategy
Key Form I-140 Self-Petition Fee $1,015 Premium Timeline 15 business days Criteria Required 3 of 10 Software engineers,…
Form I-140 Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Key Form I-140 Filing Fee $715 Premium Timeline 15 or 45 Days Premium Fee $2,965 Form I-140, Immigrant…
Day 1 CPT Nightmare: USCIS Denies Green Cards, Revokes H-1Bs in 2026
Key Takeaways USCIS is denying I-485 filings over OPT-to-Day-1-CPT transitions dating back to 2018, with RFE rates above…
H-1B Visa Stamping Dates Open in India. Immigration Expert Advises Against US Travel
H-1B visa stamping slots in India remain scarce. Experts warn workers not to leave the U.S. solely for…