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PAUSE Act Advances: Freeze on H-1B, OPT and All U.S. Immigration

H.R. 6225, the PAUSE Act, would impose an open‑ended freeze on most immigration, terminate H‑1B, cancel OPT, and codify steep…

H-1B 7th Year Extension: How an Approved I-140 Saves Your Career

H-1B holders facing six-year limits can rely on AC21: one-year extensions if PERM/I-140 pending ≥365 days, and three-year extensions with…

Canada PR on H-1B: Master Express Entry with CRS and ITA

Express Entry is the primary route for H-1B holders seeking Canadian PR, with a specialized accelerated pathway expected in mid-2026.…

Leaving the United States: What Happens to Your I-140 Petition

I-140 petitions usually survive travel, but filing I-485 makes travel risky. Leave without approved Advance Parole and USCIS may deem…

January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Trends in EB-2, EB-3 and Indian backlog

January’s Visa Bulletin permits filings under the unchanged DF chart while FADs move forward modestly for some EB‑2/EB‑3 cases, with…

Year-End USCIS Submissions: December Filings Before 2026 Fees

December matters because filings received before January 1 use current fees, forms, and Visa Bulletin charts. Review expiring benefits, confirm…

Elon Musk Endorses Skilled Immigration: Indian Talent Drives Growth

Elon Musk praised Indian talent and urged preserving the H-1B visa with targeted reforms to stop fraud and wage undercutting,…

USCIS status for Ulster and Dutchess ceremonies remains unconfirmed

USCIS called off ceremonies in seven upstate counties, leaving Ulster and Dutchess applicants unsure about their own dates. Affected applicants…