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How to move from Temporary Protected Status to an H-1B visa

Transitioning from TPS to H-1B status in the U.S. requires employer sponsorship, specialty occupation eligibility, and vigilant status maintenance. Failure…

Indian citizens can renew H1B visa at U.S. Consulates in Australia

Indian citizens in H1B status may renew or stamp their U.S. visa at U.S. Consulates in Australia as tourists, with…

H-1B Holders Can Apply for B-2 Change of Status More Than Once

Switching from H-1B to B-2 multiple times is legally possible, but each request faces increased USCIS scrutiny. Timely filings and…

What Happens When H-1B Workers’ Children Age Out of the H-4 Visa?

Turning 21 ends H-4 status for children of H-1B workers, demanding prompt visa action. Without new status, youths risk unlawful…

H-1B to B-2 Visa: What to Know After a Job Loss in the US

H-1B workers losing their job get a 60-day grace period to act. Changing to a B-2 visa legally extends your…

Kishore Dattapuram sentenced for major H-1B visa fraud scheme

Kishore Dattapuram, Nanosemantics Inc. owner, was sentenced to 14 months prison and fined for H-1B visa fraud. The operation involved…

DS-160 now required to prevent US visa interview cancellation

Effective April 1, 2025, US visa applicants must bring a DS-160 confirmation with a matching barcode or risk interview cancellation.…

US H-1B visa program updates bring changes for skilled workers

The US H-1B visa, crucial for skilled foreign workers, now limits applications to one per person, enhancing fairness. Early 2025…