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Indian H‑1B Holder Describes Swift Jamaica Visa Renewal Experience
An H‑1B worker traveled to Jamaica July 27–August 2, 2025, found open interview slots via usvisaslots.app, submitted DS‑160 showing Jamaica,…
U.S. Imposes 25% India-Specific Tariff, Effective Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. announced August 2025 tariffs adding a 25% India duty plus a 10% baseline, with +50% metals and +25%…
USCIS Director Joe Edlow: Biden Prioritized Illegal Aliens, Messed Legal Immigration
Confirmed July 2025, Joseph B. Edlow directs USCIS toward stronger vetting, fraud enforcement, and oversight of programs like SIJ. Expect…
Do USCIS Officers Check Your Phone During Interviews in 2025?
USCIS typically focuses on filed evidence and does not routinely search phones during interviews; requests are rare and case‑specific. You…
H-1B Overhaul: Mandatory Consulate Interviews Threaten Silicon Valley Hiring
On September 2, 2025, the State Department eliminates most Dropbox waivers for H, L, O, F, J, and M visas,…
Argentinian Contractor’s B1/B2 Denial: Sponsorship Statement Misread as Employment
A contractor’s B1/B2 renewal for OKTANE (Sept 24–26, 2025) was denied under Section 214(b) after naming a U.S. sponsor and…
USCIS Policy Manual Update Expands Enforcement: Impact on H-1B, Family Beneficiaries
In 2025 USCIS enforced tighter standards: H-1B modernization requires the updated Form I-129 from January 17; family-based rules effective August…
Trump’s 50% U.S. Tariffs Trigger Calls to Boycott American Goods in India
The June 2025 U.S. 50% tariff on broad Indian exports affects about 55% of shipments to the U.S., spurring potential…