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Welcoming Newcomers: Immigration and Rural Revival with Rachel Perić

Welcoming America’s Rachel Perić urges rural towns in 2025 to adopt inclusive, practical policies—like language access, streamlined permits, and business…

Traffic Ticket Before N-400 Interview: Disclosures and Strategy

Disclose all traffic citations on Form N-400 and bring documented dispositions to your interview. Minor tickets usually won’t block naturalization,…

Panama President Alleges U.S. Embassy Threatened Visas Over China Ties

Panama’s president accused the U.S. Embassy of threatening visa cancellations for officials who back Chinese companies. The U.S. responded that…

Approved, Then Rejected: Delhi Visa Interview Sparks Concerns

A New Delhi applicant described an interview where verbal approval was reversed to refusal after biometrics and system checks. Consular…

Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption

An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong…

B1/B2 Visa Denied in Seconds: Indian Tech Lead Faces 214(b) Dilemma

A New Delhi B1/B2 interview ended in a Section 214(b) denial in under a minute despite strong professional ties and…

H-1B Interview in 20 Seconds: Insight into Verification and Scrutiny

A Sept 19, 2025 Reddit post reports an H-1B approval after a ~20-second consulate interview. In 2025 consular practice favors…

F-1 to H-1B: Securing Visa Without Original I-797—Key Steps

A Hyderabad consulate approved an H-1B visa without the original I-797 after the applicant presented a certified copy, USCIS receipts,…