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USCIS Citizenship Reforms: 128-Question Civics Test and GMC Review
New USCIS rules (effective after mid-October 2025) expand the civics test to 128 questions and require 12 of 20 correct…
EB-5 Visa Allocations Under the Reform and Integrity Act
The unreserved EB-5 visa cap was reached on September 17, 2025, pausing new unreserved green card issuances through September 30,…
Dubai Couple Denied US Tourist Visa Under 214(b) Despite Strong Travel
Despite strong travel and UAE employment, a Dubai-based Indian couple was denied a U.S. B2 visa under Section 214(b). Officers…
Two-Minute 214(b) Denial: Lessons from a Kerala B1/B2 Case
A Kerala software developer’s B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) after she omitted a Seychelles trip on her DS-160,…
Over 1.1 Million Foreign-Born Workers Laid Off Since January 2025
NFAP reports more than 1.1 million foreign-born workers left U.S. jobs since January 2025, peaking at 1.5 million in March.…
H-1B Real Estate Ownership: What’s Allowed and What’s Risky
Owning U.S. real estate is allowed for H-1B holders, but active landlord activities can constitute unauthorized employment. Use licensed managers,…
Indian Tech Pro Piyush Varanjani Secures O-1 Visa, SF Startup
Piyush Varanjani received an O-1 visa in 2025, allowing him to grow his AI startup in San Francisco. The O-1,…
How Trump’s Travel Ban Disrupts Admission for International Students
Effective June 9, 2025, the travel ban bars or tightens visa access for citizens of 19 countries, disrupting admitted F-1,…