Mass Layoffs in America Jeopardize Foreign Nationals’ Green Cards
Mass layoffs and USCIS staffing shortages in 2025 cause historic delays for employment-based green cards. Applicants losing jobs…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Guide for Canadian L1-A Visa Holders Entering US Border Under USMCA
Under USMCA, Canadian L1-A executives enter the US without a visa stamp by presenting an approved USCIS petition.…
Trump-Era USCIS Director Supports Tougher Citizenship Test and H-1B Reforms
New USCIS policies propose stricter citizenship tests and prioritize H-1B visas for higher salaries. These reforms focus on…
OPT Approved Without Request: Legitimate Benefit or Risky Trap?
F-1 students must meet eligibility criteria and apply for OPT by submitting Form I-765 within deadlines. OPT is…
US Crackdown on H-1B Visas Raises Future Application Concerns
In 2025, the H-1B visa program expanded eligibility beyond degrees, tightened employer scrutiny, and reformed the lottery to…
OPT Fear Drives F-1 Students to Hide Visa Status for Jobs
Many F-1 students using OPT in 2025 fear revealing their visa status due to stricter enforcement and employer…
Key Benefits of an Approved I-140 Beyond H-1B Extensions
The approved I-140 petition enables Priority Date retention, H-1B extensions, filing of adjustment of status, and family derivative…
When Did India Get H-1B Dropbox Option and Why Was It Dropped?
The U.S. Department of State ends the H-1B visa dropbox option in India effective September 2, 2025, requiring…
How Priority Date Recapture Works When Changing Employers or Categories
Workers with approved I-140 petitions can retain their priority dates when changing jobs or categories by filing new…