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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,…
Trump-Backed H-1B Overhaul: $100,000 Fee and Looming 2026 Changes
The administration proposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions starting February 2026 and plans to replace the lottery with…
NVIDIA CEO Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Harm U.S. Talent Access
Jensen Huang warned a proposed USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B filings could block early-career professionals and favor large firms,…
India Leads H-1B Approvals in FY 2024, Capturing 71% Share
In FY 2024 India dominated H-1B approvals with 283,397 (≈71%) of 399,395 total; China had 46,680 (≈11.7%). Rising fee proposals…
From 214(b) Rejection to Approval: Concise Answers Secure U.S. Visa
A Delhi senior manager overcame a Section 214(b) B1/B2 refusal by giving brief, DS-160‑consistent answers, stressing business purpose, recent promotion,…
Funding EB-5 from India under RBI LRS: pooling, gifts, and steps
Families use RBI’s LRS (USD 250,000 per year) plus co-ownership, cross-year timing, or gifts to assemble EB-5 capital. AD Cat-I…
Petro’s Visa Revocation Spurs Colombia’s Foreign Minister Renunciation
Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio asked the U.S. to cancel her visa on September 30, 2025, protesting President Petro’s reported visa…
White House Approves EB-5 Fee Reform; OMB Clear on New Costs
OMB approved a new EB-5 fee rule; Federal Register publication is pending. The fee schedule is effective July 22, 2025,…