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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,…

Czech Permanent Residency for Indian Nationals: A 5-Year Path

Third‑country nationals in Czechia, including Indians, can apply for Permanent Residence after five continuous years. Requirements include B1 Czech, stable…

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,…

India Tops Global List of International Students, Surpassing China

India led all countries in sending students to the U.S. in 2023–24 with 331,602 enrollments, driven by graduate STEM programs…

India-Germany Gratis Visa for Short-Term Student Exchanges: Implications

From early 2025, Germany will waive consular visa fees for Indian students on institution-linked exchanges under 90 days, easing short-term…

Australia Keeps 185,000 Migration Cap with Talent & Innovation Visa

Australia sets a 185,000 cap for 2025–26, allocating 132,200 places to skilled migration and creating a 4,300-place Talent & Innovation…

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.…