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Ukrainian woman fleeing war detained at green card interview

A Ukrainian woman with a pending TPS renewal was arrested at her San Diego green card interview and detained at…

Prudential H-1B Revocation: What It Means and How to Respond

Prudential revocation invalidates the visa stamp but generally leaves H-1B status intact inside the U.S. Avoid travel, save documents, consult…

Cognizant H-1B Strategy Disadvantaged Non-Indian Workers, Court Rules

A jury found Cognizant liable for intentional discrimination and disparate impact by favoring H-1B workers (mostly Indian) from 2013–2022, with…

H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting

The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian consulates to…

2026 Social Security for Working Retirees: COLA and Earnings Limits

In 2026 Social Security increases benefits by 2.8% and raises earnings limits and the payroll tax cap. Confirm your FRA,…

OPT Shutdown: Potential Drop in H-1B Demand and 194,554 OPTs

A push to end OPT—used by nearly 195,000 students in 2024—threatens the study‑to‑work ladder linking F‑1 status to H‑1B and…

OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.

Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from people who…

Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance

When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper, gather strong…