Shashank Singh
US Denies Indian Student Despite $100K Columbia Scholarship
Columbia admit Kaushik Raj lost his U.S. student visa despite a $100,000 scholarship after a consular officer found…
Indian Worker Faces Worst Fear as US Visa Chaos Triggers Job Loss
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, is causing hiring freezes, travel hesitancy, and…
OCI Holders Are Exempt from New e-Arrival Card on India Landings
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian…
Who Can Claim the 2024 EIC: Income, SSN, and Residency Rules
This guide explains EIC eligibility for 2024, including income and AGI limits, the $11,600 investment-income cap, SSN and…
Supreme Court Allows End of TPS for Venezuelans, 300,000 at Risk
On October 3, 2025 the Supreme Court allowed the government to end TPS for Venezuelans while appeals continue,…
Taiwan TWAC: Digital Arrival Card Required Three Days Before Travel
From October 1, 2025, most travelers to Taiwan must complete the free TWAC online within three days before…
US Expands Consular Staffing and AI Tools for World Cup Visa Surge
To handle 2026 World Cup visa demand, the U.S. will add hundreds of consular officers, extend hours, and…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete…
Can K-2 Children Attend Visa Interviews During a Government Shutdown?
K-2 visa interviews usually proceed during government shutdowns because consular services are fee-funded. Each child needs a DS-160…
Is Your I-539 for B-2 Pending During a Shutdown Keeping Status?
If you filed I-539 before your I-94 expired, you generally remain in lawful B-2 status while USCIS processes…
InfoPass Appointments and USCIS Centers During the 2025 Shutdown
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it will keep InfoPass appointments and core services running during the 2025 shutdown. Attend…
Can I-485 Filing Use Visa Bulletin Dates for Filing During a Shutdown?
USCIS’s monthly Visa Bulletin chart choice controls whether I-485 filings are allowed during a shutdown. If Dates for…
Do J-1 Visa Stamp Appointments Cancel During a U.S. Shutdown?
J-1 visa stamp appointments continue during the 2025 shutdown because consular services are fee-funded. Valid J-1 stamps allow…
H-1B 240-Day Rule and Shutdown: Can I Work If My I-94 Expires?
USCIS continues adjudicating fee-funded H-1B extension petitions during a shutdown, preserving the 240-day rule for timely-filed cases. DOL…
Can DV Victims File VAWA I-360 During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS will accept and process VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360) during a government shutdown because these services are fee-funded.…